Quick answer
刻 is the kanji for "Time". A common reading is きざ.む (kizamu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Time
Also : Chop · Hash · Mince · Engrave · Carving
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 刻 represents 'ENGRAVE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of engrave.
On-reading: こく — remember this sound by associating it with engrave. Kun-reading: きざ.む.
Example Sentences
試験まで時間が刻一刻と迫ってきて、焦っています。
しけんまでじかんがこくいっこくとせまってきて、あせっています。
Time is ticking down moment by moment until the exam, and I'm getting anxious.
彫刻を見学しました。
ちょうこくをけんがくしました。
I saw the sculpture.
Vocabulary using 刻
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