Translation guide
In Japanese, the word for 'clock' is 時計 (とけい). This covers wall clocks, alarm clocks, and wristwatches. The context usually makes the type clear, but you can specify with compounds like 置き時計 (desk clock) or 腕時計 (wristwatch).
clock
The learner wants to refer to a timepiece in general, without specifying the type.
The most common and general word for any timepiece, including clocks and watches. Use this unless you need to be specific.
That clock is accurate, isn't it?
Please look at the clock.
The learner wants to specifically refer to a clock that hangs on a wall or stands on a surface, as opposed to a wristwatch.
Specifically a wall clock. The prefix 掛け (かけ) comes from the verb 掛ける (to hang).
The wall clock in the living room has stopped.
A desk clock or table clock. The prefix 置き (おき) comes from the verb 置く (to place).
A grandfather clock or tall case clock. Literally 'pillar clock'.
The learner wants to refer to a clock used for waking up or setting alarms.
The learner wants to refer to a watch worn on the wrist.
The learner wants to specify a digital timepiece.
A digital clock or watch. The loanword デジタル is commonly used.
Digital clocks are easier to read.
The learner wants to refer to a clock used for timing events, like a stopwatch or game clock.
Stopwatch. Used for precise timing in sports or experiments.
The coach timed with a stopwatch.
Timer, often used for countdowns in cooking or games.
In contexts like chess or basketball, 時計 can refer to the game clock.
Japanese does not always distinguish between 'clock' and 'watch' with separate words. 時計 (とけい) covers both. If you need to be specific, use compounds like 腕時計 (うでどけい) for wristwatch or 掛け時計 (かけどけい) for wall clock.
時間 (じかん) means 'time' or 'hours', not 'clock'. Saying 時間を見る would mean 'look at the time', not 'look at the clock'. To refer to the device, use 時計.
What time does that clock say?
My watch is five minutes fast.
The clock on the wall has stopped.
There is a desk clock on the desk.
There is an old grandfather clock at my grandmother's house.
The alarm clock didn't go off.
He is wearing an expensive wristwatch.
I forgot my watch.
タイマーを5分にセットしてください。
Please set the timer for 5 minutes.
The game clock went under one minute.