JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
ひと時
「ひととき」
A brief moment, short while, or temporary period
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一時 ひととき / いっとき
1 Noun
A special moment" / "A short while
A fleeting yet meaningful span of time that implies relaxation, pleasure, or emotional significance.
Example
忙しい 毎日 の 中 で 、 コーヒー を 飲む ひととき が 私 の 癒やし です 。
In my busy daily life, the moment I take to drink coffee is my time to relax.
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2 Noun, Adverb
For a while" / "Temporarily
A temporary state or a specific period that occurred in the past.
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