How to Say ‘This time of day’ in Japanese
今の時間
ima no jikan
[ima noh jikan]
Phrase Breakdown
今
ima
[ima]
now
Refers to the present time, as in right now or currently.
今、お得なキャンペーンはありますか。
Are there any good-value promotions right now?
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
A particle that connects words, like showing possession or linking a day and time.
土曜日の七時にお願いします。
Saturday at seven, please.
時間
jikan
[jikan]
time; period
時間 means time or a period spent doing something.
楽しい時間になりそうだね。
It looks like it'll be a fun time, doesn't it?
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