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ひま

N4free time · leisure

Examples

午後に暇ができたら本屋へ行こう。

休日なのに暇で、部屋を掃除して過ごした。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written and read ひま, it means free time or a state of being unoccupied.
  • Basic usage: It is used for leisure on a day off or asking whether someone can spare a moment.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Not necessarily boredom
    • Having time available does not itself imply feeling bored.

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