English–Japanese
“clock” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitokei
Example
壁の時計を見ます。kabe no tokei o mi ma su
I look at the clock on the wall.
How to say “clock” in Japanese
“Clock” in Japanese is 時計 (tokei).
Refers to a timekeeping device that lets a person know what time it is.
Example sentences with 時計
教室の時計を見ます。kyō shitsu no tokei o mi ma su
I look at the clock in the classroom.
出かける前に時計を合わせます。de ka ke ru mae ni tokei o a wa se ma su
I set the clock before I leave.
Tips for using 時計
- A watch is a type of 時計 (tokei), so Japanese speakers use the same word for a wall clock and a wristwatch.