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その時
sono toki
Description
「その時」は、話に出てきたある時間や出来事の時を指す言葉です。
"その時" refers to a specific time or event mentioned in the conversation.
過去のことにも、これから起こることにも使えます。
It can be used for both past events and things that will happen in the future.
Meanings
その時sono toki
at that time; then; that moment
その時、私は家にいました。
At that time, I was at home.
その時sono toki
when that happens; in that case
雨が降ったら、その時は電話してください。
If it rains, please call then.
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Notes
- Form
その時 = demonstrative その (that) + 時 (time/moment).
- Nuance
Refers to a time already mentioned in context, unlike あの時 which recalls a shared distant memory.
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