How do you say "How about 7 o'clock?" in Japanese?

"How about 7 o'clock?" in Japanese is "七時はどうですか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "七時はどうですか？" mean in English?

"七時はどうですか？" means "How about 7 o'clock?" in English. Usage tip: Present a suggestion for a time politely.

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How to Say ‘How about 7 o'clock?’ in Japanese

七時はどうですか？

shichi ji wa dou desu ka

[shichi ji wa dō desu ka]

💬 Usage Tip: Present a suggestion for a time politely.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Precision in time is highly regarded in Japanese culture.

Phrase Breakdown

七時

shichi ji

seven o'clock

Refers to the time.

Example

七時に起きます。

I wake up at seven.

Words in this phrase

七

shichi

[shichi]

Seven

The numeral for the number 7.

Example

家を『七』時に出ます。

I leave the house at seven.

時

[ji]

O'clock

A suffix used to specify the hour in time expressions.

Example

『時』を教えてください。

Please tell me the time.

は

[wa]

Topic Marker

A particle that marks the topic of a sentence.

Example

私『は』学生です。

As for me, I am a student.

どうですか

dou desu ka

how is it?

Asks for an opinion or suggestion.

Example

この服はどうですか？

How is this outfit?

Words in this phrase

どう

dou

[dō]

How about

Used to propose or suggest an action or choice.

Example

映画『どう』ですか？

How about going to a movie?

です

desu

[desu]

Is/Am/Are

A copula used at the end of sentences for polite expressions.

Example

その通り『です』。

That's right.

か

[ka]

Question Marker

A sentence-ending particle that indicates a question.

Example

行きます『か』？

Are you going?

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