〜とき | indicates the time when an action occurs or a state exists; when

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜とき (〜とき): indicates the time when an action occurs or a state exists; when.

See example sentences below.

〜とき at a glance

At a glance

〜とき

~toki

Time expressions

Expression: 〜とき
Reading: ~toki
Natural meaning: indicates the time when an action occurs or a state exists; when
Typical use: Time expressions

Core meaning

indicates the time when an action occurs or a state exists; when

Example 1

忙しいとき、コーヒーを飲みます。

Translation

When I'm busy, I drink coffee.

Example 2

子供のとき、よくこの川で泳ぎました。

Translation

When I was a child, I often swam in this river.