Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.

It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. 

In this post, We will talk about JLPT N5 Grammar: とき (toki)

JLPT N5 Grammar: とき (toki)

とき (toki) means “when.” It is often used to introduce a clause that describes a specific time or condition

Form

Verb (casual form) とき

Noun + の

な-adjective + な

い-adjective + い

Here are ten sentences using the particle とき:

1. 彼女が泣くとき、私は彼女を慰めます。 When she cries, I console her.
2. テストが近づくとき、私は勉強する時間を増やします。When the test approaches, I increase my study time.)
3. 友達と一緒にいるとき、私はとても幸せです。When I am with my friends, I am very happy.
4. 彼がテニスをするとき、私は彼を見に行きます。 When he plays tennis, I go watch him.
5. 電車が来るとき、私は早く走ります。When the train comes, I run quickly.
6. 仕事が終わるとき、私は家に帰ります。 When work is over, I go home.
7. 彼女が話すとき、私はじっと聞いています。 When she talks, I listen attentively.
8. 雪が降るとき、私たちはスキーに行きます。When it snows, we go skiing.
9. 電話が鳴るとき、私はすぐに取ります。 I pick it up right away.
10. 大事な会議があるとき、私は準備万端です。When there is an important meeting, I am fully prepared.)

The particle とき (toki) means “when” and is used to introduce a clause that describes a specific time or condition. It is often used to describe an action or event that happens at a particular time or in response to a specific condition