How to Say ‘Five minutes’ in Japanese
五分
go pun
[goh foon]
💬 Usage Tip: [五分] = five minutes. Useful chunk for directions: [五分くらい].
🇯🇵 In Japan: A “5-minute walk” in Japan can include waiting at traffic lights—locals still use [五分] as a rough feel.
Phrase Breakdown
五
go
[goh]
five minutes
Time expression meaning “five minutes.” Often used with 歩いて: 歩いて五分 (5 minutes on foot).
駅まで五分です。
It’s five minutes to the station.
分
pun
[foon]
minutes
Counter for minutes; in 五分 it’s read ふん (ごふん).
五分くらい待ってください。
Please wait about five minutes.
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