いい時間
ii jikan
In Japanese, the English phrase "good times" is translated as いい時間 (ii jikan).
いい時間 is used to refer to a pleasant period of time spent doing something enjoyable.
How do you pronounce it?
ii jikan
Did you know?
- In Japanese, 'good times' can be culturally expressed through the word 団らん (danran), which specifically refers to the 'good times' spent in harmonious family circles.
- In social settings, Japanese people might use the word 盛り上がり ('盛り上がり') to describe 'good times' specifically characterized by high energy and excitement.
- When wishing someone 'a good time', Japanese speakers often say 楽しんでください ('tanoshinde kudasai'), which literally means 'please enjoy yourself'.
Examples in context
- Keiko-san to no hanashi wa, tanoshii jikan deshita. (慶子さんとの話は、楽しい時間でした。)Talking with Keiko-san was a good time.
- Kyō no pātī wa tanosikatta! (今日のパーティーは楽しかった！)Today's party was fun!
- 昨日は本当にいい時間でした。Kinou wa hontou ni ii jikan deshita.Yesterday was truly a good time.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are leaving a cafe after chatting.
- 蓮 Ren今日はありがとう。いい時間だったよ。kyō wa arigatō. ii jikan datta yo.Thanks for today. It was a good time.
- 陽葵 Himari私も楽しかったです。また来ましょう。watashi mo tanoshikatta desu. mata kimashō.I enjoyed it too. Let's come again.
- 蓮 Ren次はあのお店に行ってみない？tsugi wa ano omise ni itte minai?Want to try that shop next time?
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね！楽しみです。ii desu ne! tanoshimi desu.That sounds great! I'm looking forward to it.
