3.2 Telling Time
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3.2 Telling Time
JI
"Ji" means "o'clock" or "time."
Hour + JI
To say what time it is, say the number and then add "ji."
Ichi ji = one o'clock.
Ichi ji = one o'clock.
GOZEN
"GOZEN" means "a.m." Unlike in English, "gozen" goes in front of the time.
Gozen ni ji = 2 a.m.
Gozen ni ji = 2 a.m.
GOGO
"GOGO" means "p.m." Unlike in English, "gogo" goes in front of the time.
Gogo san ji = 3 p.m.
Gogo san ji = 3 p.m.
HAN
"HAN" means "half" or "half past."
Ni ji han desu = It is 2:30.
Ni ji han desu = It is 2:30.
Asking for the time.
"Nan ji desu ka." = What time is it?
Giving the time.
All you have to do is add "desu" to the end!
"Yo ji desu." = It's four o'clock.
"Yo ji desu." = It's four o'clock.
For timetables and schedules (buses and trains, etc), the Japanese use the 24 hour system.
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Nihongo
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English
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ichi ji
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one o'clock
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ni ji
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two o'clock
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san ji
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three o'clock
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yo ji
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four o'clock
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go ji
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five o'clock
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roku ji
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six o'clock
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shichi ji
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seven o'clock
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hachi ji
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eight o'clock
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ku ji
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nine o'clock
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juu ji
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ten o'clock
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juu ichi ji
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eleven o'clock
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juu ni ji
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twelve o'clock
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Numbers like four, seven and nine, which have more than one pronunciation, only have ONE pronunciation when telling time.
Four o'clock is special because it uses"yo" instead of "yon" or "shi."
Four o'clock is special because it uses"yo" instead of "yon" or "shi."
KIITE / LISTEN
Listen to the times being read.
KURIKAESHITE / REPEAT
Repeat the times and read along with the list above.
Nan ji ni nemasu ka. = At what time do you go to sleep?
In traditional Japanese homes, the floors are made of tatami mats and people sleep on futons. These aren't the same as what we call "futon couches" in Canada!
They are a thick, yet fold-able, mattress and quilt. They are folded up in the day time and put in a deep futon closet, leaving space in the room for daytime use.
Sliding doors between rooms and window coverings are traditionally made from Japanese paper called "washi."
You may think it would be uncomfortable to sleep on the floor but if you have a chance in Japan to sleep on a futon, you should try it! It's very comfortable!
In traditional Japanese homes, the floors are made of tatami mats and people sleep on futons. These aren't the same as what we call "futon couches" in Canada!
They are a thick, yet fold-able, mattress and quilt. They are folded up in the day time and put in a deep futon closet, leaving space in the room for daytime use.
Sliding doors between rooms and window coverings are traditionally made from Japanese paper called "washi."
You may think it would be uncomfortable to sleep on the floor but if you have a chance in Japan to sleep on a futon, you should try it! It's very comfortable!