noun
a short time; a brief moment
A yojijukugo meaning a very short period of time, often used in literary or formal contexts. Literally 'one day, a fragment of time'.
一日片時も無駄にできない。
I cannot waste even a single moment.
A yojijukugo composed of 一日 (one day) and 片時 (a short time, a moment). The combination emphasizes the brevity of time.