How to Say ‘9 o’clock’ in Japanese
9時
9 ji
[kyoo jee]
💬 Usage Tip: [時] means “o’clock” or “hour.” With [9], it becomes [9時], usually read [くじ] (koo-jee), not [きゅうじ]. This is very common in interview availability questions.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In caregiver job interviews in Japan, exact start times matter. Saying you can work from [9時] sounds clear and reliable.
Phrase Breakdown
9
9
[kyoo]
nine
The number 9. In time expressions, it combines with 時 to mean nine o’clock.
面接は9時に始まります。
The interview starts at 9 o’clock.
時
ji
[jee]
o'clock; hour
Used after a number to say the hour of the day, like 9時 for 9 o’clock.
面接は9時に始まります。
The interview starts at 9 o’clock.
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