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一時
ichiji, ittoki
Description
「一時」は、少しの間だけ何かが起こることや、ある時のことを表す言葉です。
"一時" is a word that expresses something happening for a short time or a certain moment.
「いちじ」と読むと「午後一時」のように時間もあらわします。
When read as "いちじ," it also indicates time, as in "午後一時" (1 PM).
Meanings
一時ichiji
one o'clock
午後一時に会いましょう。
Let's meet at 1 p.m.
一時ichiji
temporarily; for a while
雨が一時強くなりました。
The rain got heavy for a while.
一時ichiji
at one time; once
一時はとても人気がありました。
It was very popular for a time.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
usually ichiji, but ittoki means 'briefly/momentarily' with a more emotional nuance.
- Nuance
一時 (temporary) contrasts with 一時的, which is more clearly adjectival.
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