Topic N5
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Japanese Learning
N5Grammar
Lesson 23: Watch out for cars when crossing the street
Learn time patterns with 'When...' (Toki), natural consequence patterns 'If/When...' (To), and particle 'o' for movement through a location.
Meaning
When ...
✏️ Structure
V (ru/nai/ta) / Adj-i / Adj-na / N-no + とき
💡 Usage
Used to connect two clauses, where the first clause indicates the time or condition for the second clause to occur.
📚 Examples
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図書館で本を借りるとき、カードがいります습니다.
Toshokan de hon o kariru toki, kaado ga irimasu.
When you borrow books at the library, you need a card.
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道お渡るとき、車に気をつけます습니다.
Michi o wataru toki, kuruma ni ki o tsukemasu.
When crossing the street, be careful of cars.
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暇なとき、テレビを見ます습니다.
Hima na toki, terebi o mimasu.
When I am free, I watch TV.