when

From Old English 'hwæn', related to German 'wann'.

ADV (1)
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whenever informal / at what time formal
Synonyms whenever informal , at what time formal
Antonyms never

The word 'when' is an adverb used to inquire about the time at which an event occurs or has occurred.

  • When will you arrive? — あなたはいつ到着しますか?
  • I remember when we first met. — 私は私たちが初めて出会ったときを覚えています。
register: informal
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CONJ (1)
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Synonyms whenever

'When' as a conjunction is used to connect clauses, typically indicating the time at which something happens.

  • Call me when you get home. — 帰ったら私に電話して。
  • He reads a book when he has free time. — 彼は暇なときに本を読みます。
register: formal
PRON (1)
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Synonyms that time

'When' as a pronoun refers to a specific time or period previously mentioned or understood.

  • Do you remember that time when we traveled together? — 私たちが一緒に旅行したときを覚えていますか?
  • I will tell you when I know the details. — 詳細がわかったら教えます。
register: neutral