Word details

ひととき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひととき.

Dictionary

Entry

ときひと時一時っとき (一時)NounFreq #15098
1

Word usually written using kana alone

a (short) time; a while; moment

Examples
私達は海岸ですばらしいひとときを過ごした。
We had a glorious time at the seaside.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi)

one time (in the past); a period; former times

3

Archaic

two-hour period

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

time, hour

10 strokesFrequency 16JLPT N4Grade 2

On

Kun

とき-どき

Nanori

とぎ

one, one radical (no.1)

1 strokesFrequency 2JLPT N4Grade 1

On

イチイツ

Kun

ひと-ひと.つ

Nanori

かずいっいるかつかづてんはじめひとつまこと

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