Meaning of 頃 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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頃JLPT 5
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Kana Readingころ, ごろ
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Romajikoro, goro
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- (approximate) time; around; about; toward
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- suitable time (or condition)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- time of year; season
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Example Sentences
頃, ころ, ごろ used in context
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同じ頃、事務員・有村夏恵は、今月を限りに退職する旨を五鬼上に申し入れた。
At the same time, the clerk Natsue Arimura told Gokijo of his intent to resign after this month.
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That was when I started going to the pool for exercise.
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こう見えて、子供の頃はケーキを二ホール平らげた伝説を持っている。
You couldn't tell it by looking, but she has the legendary tale of having eaten two whole cakes when a child.
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It is wonderful to think of Spring, when the new buds of the persimmon burst forth.
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We reached our destination just as I thought the car was going to give up the ghost.
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You see, when you have just started a relationship you want to be close to each other don't you?
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