How to Say ‘Doesn't take much time’ in Japanese
時間がかからない
jikan ga kakara nai
[jikan ga kakara nai]
Phrase Breakdown
時間
jikan
[jikan]
time
Used to denote a period or duration.
時間がかからない方法を探しています。
I am looking for a method that doesn't take time.
が
ga
[ga]
subject marker
A particle used after a noun to indicate the subject of the sentence.
時間がかからないルートを選びます。
I will choose a route that doesn't take time.
かからない
kakara nai
Words in this phrase
かから
kakara
[kakara]
not take (cost)
Refers to the action of not consuming or requiring time or effort.
この方法は時間がかからない。
This method doesn't take time.
ない
nai
[nai]
not
Used to make a verb negative in Japanese.
時間がかからないプランを考えます。
I will think of a plan that doesn't take time.
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