Meaning

Primary

Spare Time

Alternatives

Free Time, Not Busy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

means the spare time or free time you have when you're not busy with work, school, or other obligations. It can also indicate a slow period for a business or a time when you have nothing to do, often suggesting a sense of boredom.

Reading

ひま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember:

In your spare time you like to drink hima (ひま), an off brand version of Zima.

Context

Context Sentences

暇な時にマンガをかいています。

I draw manga in my spare time.

三村さんは暇さえあれば常に株の勉強をしていて感心します。

I admire Mr. Mimura's constant study of stocks in his spare time.

最近仕事が暇でさー、暇すぎて死にそうなんだよね。

Lately, work has been so slow, you know? It's so idle that I feel like I'm going to die.

私達は空気洗浄機とか家電を販売してるんですが、お客さんがあまりこないので、お店では正直暇してます。

We sell home electronic appliances like air purifiers, but not many customers come in and honestly, I have a lot of free time at the store.

Kanji Composition