時 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

時

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

とき、どき

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

ジ

Meaning

Stroke Count

10 strokes

Related Vocabulary

時刻表 timetable, schedule 時計 clock, watch 時間 Time 時計 Clock / Watch 時々 Sometimes

📝 How to Remember

「時」has 10 strokes. Break it into smaller visual components — most complex kanji are combinations of simpler parts you already know.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「時」has both On-yomi (ジ) and Kun-yomi (とき、どき). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「時」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read the kanji 「時」?+

On-yomi: ジ. Kun-yomi: とき、どき.

What does 「時」mean in Japanese?+

「時」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「時」have?+

「時」is written with 10 strokes.

Is 「時」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「時」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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