Phrase lesson
How do you say "About what time?" in Japanese?
About what time?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
なんじごろですか
なんじごろ ですか
nanji goro desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use なんじごろですか (nanji goro desu ka) when you need an approximate time.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed practical question.
- Learn the whole line first.
- It is useful for delivery, repair visits, and building staff visits.
Core words
なんじ: what time.ごろ: around / about.
Helper words and endings
ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
ごろ makes the question about an approximate time, not an exact minute. This is useful when asking about arrival windows.
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