Phrase lesson

How do you say "About what time?" in Japanese?

Home時間確認

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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