～時間
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Counter for hours of duration. Attach a number before it (e.g., 『一時間』 ichijikan, 'one hour'). Used to express how long something lasts, not clock time.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend hiking trip in the mountains near Tokyo. They discuss how long to hike and what to bring.
～時間
～じかん
~ hours (duration counter)
Numbers & CountingOccurrences & Times (～回)
Memory Hook
Think of 『～時間』 (~jikan, '~ hours') as a 'jikan' (sounds like 'gee-can') that counts hours — like filling a can with hours of time!
Cultural Note
In Japan, work hours are often discussed using 『～時間』 (~jikan). For example, 『八時間労働』 (hachijikan roudou, 'eight-hour workday') is a common term in employment contexts.
Forms
Base: ～時間Counter for hours of duration. Attach a number before it (e.g., 『一時間』 ichijikan, 'one hour'). Used to express how long something lasts, not clock time.