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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.

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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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