〜とき
Meaning
When
Explanation
Plain form / Noun + の / Na-adj + な + とき
Examples
暇なとき、映画を見ます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜とき | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜とき → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜とき」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜とき」mean?+
「〜とき」means "When". Plain form / Noun + の / Na-adj + な + とき It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜とき」?+
Example: 暇なとき、映画を見ます。.
Is 「〜とき」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜とき」 in context