Vocabulary

What does いつ (itsu) mean?

いつ means when.

Quick facts
Readingいつ
Romajiitsu
Part of speechpronoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
いつ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonitsu

when

GenkiGenki 3
  1. 1pronoun when; at what time; how soon
  2. 2pronoun normal times; ordinary days

Example sentences

  • When is your birthday?

  • When are you going to Japan?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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