Understanding Time in Japanese

This video tutorial introduces the concept of telling time in Japanese, starting with basic terms like 'nanji' for 'what time' and moving on to counting objects and expressing time. It covers how to read time using Japanese numbers, including special cases and polite forms. The tutorial also explains how to express 'half past' and use AM/PM in Japanese time expressions, providing a comprehensive guide for beginners.

What does 'nanji' translate to in English?

• What time

• How many people

• How old

• Which object

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What is the meaning of 'okimasu'?

• To study

• To wake up

• To sleep

• To eat

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How do you say 'now' in Japanese?

• Kudi

• Ima

• Nanji

• Okimasu

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How is 'one o'clock' said in Japanese?

• Ichiji

• Sanji

• Niji

• Yoji

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What is the special reading for 'four o'clock' in Japanese?

• Shiji

• Yoji

• Kuji

• Ichiji

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How do you say 'seven o'clock' in a way to avoid confusion?

• Niji

• Yoji

• Nanaji

• Shichiji

What is the correct way to say '9 o'clock' in Japanese?

• Kuji

• Sanji

• Niji

• Ichiji

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What is the Japanese term for 'half past' the hour?

• Han

• Ji

• Pun

• Go

How do you specify 'AM' in Japanese time telling?

• Gozen

• Gogo

• Han

• Ji

To say '7:30 PM' in Japanese, which term would you use before specifying the time?

• Han

• Gogo

• Ji

• Gozen