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
nanjigoro desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use なんじごろですか (nanjigoro desu ka) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery 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
Giving the problem clearly first usually helps landlords, building staff, and repair staff respond faster.
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