How to Say ‘Oh, look at the time already.’ in Japanese
あ、もうこんな時間ですね。
a mou konna jikan desu ne
[ah moh oh konna jee-kahn dess neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is the polite, indirect way to signal that the evening should wrap up, without anyone having to say they want to leave.
Phrase Breakdown
あ、もうこんな
a mou konna
oh, already this (late)
あ is a small 'oh!' of surprise. Join it to もうこんな without a long pause.
あ、もうこんなに暗い。
Oh, it's already this dark.
Words in this phrase
あ
a
[ah]
oh
Ending particle expressing exclamation or surprise.
まぁ、そうだなあ。
Well, that's right, oh.
もう
mou
[moh oh]
already
Suggests premature or unexpected timing.
もう嫌だってさ
I've had enough already, he's saying.
こんな
konna
[konna]
like this
An expression to indicate something of this kind or manner.
こんなことは初めてだ。
This kind of thing is a first.
時間ですね。
jikan desu ne
time, isn't it
Use a falling tone on ね to show realization.
もう帰る時間ですね。
It's already time to go home.
Words in this phrase
時間
jikan
[jee-kahn]
time
Refers to time or someone's availability; often used politely in business contexts.
少しお時間をいただきたいです。
I would like to ask for a little of your time.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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