“Approximate time” or “Occasion” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “頃”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “頃” means “Time”, “These days” or “For a while” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “頃”
Jouyou Kanji “頃” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 11 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | けい(kei) |
| きょう(kyou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ころ(koro) |
| しばら(く)(shibara(ku)) | |
| かたあし(kataashi) | |
| Meanings | When, Then, Around (used related to time) |
| These days, Recently, Lately | |
| For a while, In a short time | |
| One foot(leg) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “頃”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 頃刻(けいこく-ke i ko ku) | Short period |
| 頃日(けいじつ-ke i ji tsu) | Recently, These days |
| 頃合い(ころあい-ko ro a i) | Suitable time, Good time, Propriety |
| 食頃(しょっけい-sho kke i) | Short time as short as eating meal |
| 少頃(しょうけい-sho u ke i) | ① For a while, For a minute, ② In one’s infancy, In early childhood |
| 手頃(てごろ-te go ro) | ① Handy, ② Affordable, Reasonable, ③ Suitable |
| 年頃(としごろ-to shi go ro) | ① Approximate age which is judged from one’s appearance, ② Suitable age for something |
| 見頃(みごろ-mi go ro) | Best time to see |
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