瞬間
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Base noun form. Refers to a very short period of time, like an instant or a second. Can be used alone or with counters for specific durations, e.g., 『一瞬間』 (isshunkan, 'one moment').
Theme
At a park, User and their friend Ken are watching a street performer and discussing the timing of a trick.
瞬間
しゅんかん
moment / second
Time & DatesTemporal Duration
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shun' (瞬間 shunkan sounds like 'shun') of time passing in a flash — like a 'shun' moment! 'Shun' → 瞬間 (shunkan, 'moment').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『瞬間』 (shunkan, 'moment') is often used in expressions like 『瞬間的に』 (shunkanteki ni, 'instantly') or in media to describe fleeting, impactful moments, such as in anime or photography.
Forms
Base: 瞬間Base noun form. Refers to a very short period of time, like an instant or a second. Can be used alone or with counters for specific durations, e.g., 『一瞬間』 (isshunkan, 'one moment').