How to Say ‘Ten o'clock’ in Japanese
十時
じゅうじ
💬 Usage Tip: Numbers are used with [時] to denote time of day.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Traditional clocks and modern schedules use this format.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
十じゅう
[juu]
ten
The number ten, a unit of time or quantity.
会議は十時に始まります。
The meeting starts at ten.
時じ
[ji]
o'clock
Used to specify the hour in time.
授業は九時に始まります。
The class starts at nine o'clock.
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