Kanji 時: time, hour
Kanji 時: time, hour. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
time, hour
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
In ancient times, people tracked the sun's (日) position, and temples (寺) would ring bells to announce the time. Thus, the combination of sun and temple represents 'time' or 'hour.'