時ときの

pre-noun adjectival

of the time; at the time; then-current

Refers to something belonging to or characteristic of a particular period in the past. Often used in historical or retrospective contexts.

See also: 時 (とき)

• 彼かれは時ときの大だい統とう領りょうと会かい談だんした。

  He met with the president at the time.

• その決けっ定ていは時ときの政せい権けんによって下くだされた。

  The decision was made by the administration of the time.

pre-noun adjectival

of the hour; in vogue; sought after

Describes something currently popular, trendy, or in demand. Often used for people, topics, or products that are momentarily prominent.

• 彼かれは今いま、時ときの人ひとだ。

  He is the man of the hour right now.

• 時ときの話わ題だいについて話はなし合あった。

  We discussed the topic of the hour.