Time conjunction of action or state — Japanese grammar

とき

Time conjunction of action or state

toki

Beginner

Learn to use the tense conjunction of action or state

用法

Use

Indicate the time of action or state (it can translate as -when-)

  • ▸ 本を読むときは部屋を明るくしましょう。

    When you read a book, please light up the room.

  • ▸ 晩ご飯を食べている時に地震がありました。

    There was an earthquake when I was eating.

  • ▸ 姉は料理を作っている時、いつも歌を歌っています。

    My sister always sings when she cooks.

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Grammar tips

Grammar tips

- な-Adjective / noun の + とき

- Verb た + とき

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