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How do you say "What time is it?" in Japanese?

Use this in many everyday situations when you need a time.

What time is it?

時間確認

Use なんじですか (nanji desu ka) in many everyday situations when you need a time. Treat it as a fixed phrase you learn as one practical chunk.

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なんじですか

なんじ ですか

nanji desu ka

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Quick use

Use なんじですか (nanji desu ka) in many everyday situations when you need a time. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

This is a useful line to keep ready so you can react quickly in real situations.