〜時 when
Core meaning - when
Form - Noun + の + 時; Verb (plain) + 時; い-Adj + 時; な-Adj + な + 時
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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Pattern scope
- Use this pattern as a grammar frame: Noun + の + 時; Verb (plain) + 時; い-Adj + 時; な-Adj + な + 時.
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- Prefer natural context, and avoid translating word-by-word from English.
When I went to Japan, I met a friend.
In everyday context, When I went to Japan, I met a friend.
In real communication, When I went to Japan, I met a friend.
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