時計
とけい
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
clock, watch
Examples
この時計は10分遅れています。
This clock is 10 minutes slow.
📖 How to Use
「時計」means "clock, watch." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「時計」is read as「とけい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「時計」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「時計」mean in Japanese?+
「時計」means "clock, watch". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「時計」?+
「時計」is read as「とけい」.
Is 「時計」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「時計」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「時計」?+
この時計は10分遅れています。 — This clock is 10 minutes slow.
Practice 「時計」 with spaced repetition