This is the 295th most frequent Japanese word.

More Japanese resources.


"頃" means "around (a time)" or "approximately (a time period)."


In this sentence, '頃' refers to the period of being a student.

この歌は学生の頃を思い出させる。

This song reminds me of my student days.


Here, '頃' is used to specify the time period of being a child.

子供の頃、よく公園で遊びました。

When I was a child, I often played in the park.


Here, '頃' is used to indicate an approximate time, 'around 5 PM'.

もう夕方五時頃ですね。

It's already around 5 PM in the evening, isn't it?