意思
Time is a valuable resource and should not be wasted.
文化背景
Punctuality is a core social value. Being 5 minutes early is considered 'on time,' and being exactly on time is almost late. This proverb justifies this strictness. The concept of 'Time Performance' (タイパ - taipa) is a modern buzzword among young Japanese, which is a direct evolution of 'Time is money' for the social media age. Japanese students are often taught this proverb early to emphasize the importance of the 'exam war' ({受験戦争|じゅけんせんそう}). Before the Meiji era, time was measured by the position of the sun, and the pace of life was slower. This proverb marked the transition to a modern, industrial society.
Use it to justify self-care too!
Sometimes, spending money to save time (like taking a taxi when you're tired) is a perfect application of this proverb.
Don't over-use it
If you say it too much, you might sound like a 'workaholic' or someone who only cares about money.
意思
Time is a valuable resource and should not be wasted.
Use it to justify self-care too!
Sometimes, spending money to save time (like taking a taxi when you're tired) is a perfect application of this proverb.
Don't over-use it
If you say it too much, you might sound like a 'workaholic' or someone who only cares about money.
The 'Nari' Factor
Using 'nari' makes you sound educated. It's a small word that carries a lot of 'intellectual' weight.
自我测试
Complete the proverb with the correct classical ending.
{時|とき}は{金|かね}____。
The standard proverbial form uses 'nari'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this phrase?
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used to encourage efficiency and stop wasting time.
Select the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: {仕事|しごと}が{終|お}わりません。 Speaker B: {集中|しゅうちゅう}しましょう。________________。
Speaker B is encouraging Speaker A to focus because time is valuable.
🎉 得分： /3
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3 练习{時|とき}は{金|かね}____。
The standard proverbial form uses 'nari'.
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used to encourage efficiency and stop wasting time.
Speaker A: {仕事|しごと}が{終|お}わりません。 Speaker B: {集中|しゅうちゅう}しましょう。________________。
Speaker B is encouraging Speaker A to focus because time is valuable.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
4 个问题Not at all! While the grammar is old, the phrase is used daily in business and news.
No, the proverb is fixed as 'kane'. Adding the polite 'o' makes it sound incorrect.
It can be risky. It might sound like you are telling them they are wasting time. Better to use it about yourself or a project.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but the concept of 'Slow Life' or 'Isogaba maware' (More haste, less speed) offers a different perspective.
相关表达
{光陰矢|こういんや}のごとし
similarTime flies like an arrow.
{一分一秒|いっぷんいちびょう}を{惜|お}しむ
builds onTo grudge every minute and second.
{歳月人|さいげつひと}を{待|ま}たず
similarTime and tide wait for no man.
{寸暇|すんか}を{惜|お}しんで
specialized formMaking use of every spare moment.
