Japanese word

日時

Pronunciation

Romajinichiji

Meaning

  • noundate and time

Example

会議の日時を教えてください。kai gi no nichi ji o oshi e te ku da sa i

Please tell me the date and time of the meeting.

Illustration for 日時 (date and time)

More examples

参加できる日時をいくつか教えてください。san ka de ki ru nichi ji o i ku tsu ka oshi e te ku da sa i

Please tell me a few dates and times when you can attend.

Core concept

Refers to the particular day and time when an event happens or is scheduled.

Common phrases

  • 日時を決めるnichi ji o ki me ru

    decide on the date and time

  • 日時を確認するnichi ji o kaku nin su ru

    confirm the date and time

  • 日時の候補nichi ji no kō ho

    possible dates and times

Definition in Japanese

ある出来事が行われる日と時刻。a ru de ki goto ga okona wa re ru hi to ji koku

Word origin

The word 日時 (nichiji, "date and time") joins 日 (nichi, "day") with 時 (ji, "time"), directly reflecting its meaning.

Usage tips

  • A meeting invitation may use 日時 (nichiji) when it needs both calendar information and a clock time, rather than only a day or only an hour.

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