時計
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Base noun form. Refers to any timekeeping device like a wall clock, wristwatch, or alarm clock. Used with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『を』 (o) in sentences.
Theme
User and their coworker Taro are in the office, and Taro notices the wall clock is broken.
時計
とけい
a clock
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'tokei' (時計) that ticks loudly — it sounds like 'tock-ee' for a clock. 'Tock-ee' → 時計 (tokei, 'a clock').
Cultural Note
In Japan, punctuality is highly valued, so clocks are common in homes, schools, and public spaces. People often use phrases like 『時計を見る』 (tokei o miru, 'to look at the clock') to check the time.
Forms
Base: 時計Base noun form. Refers to any timekeeping device like a wall clock, wristwatch, or alarm clock. Used with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『を』 (o) in sentences.