何時
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Meanings
1
when; at what moment
Almost always used in the fixed expression いつ何時 (いつなんどき), meaning 'at any time' or 'whenever'. The standalone use is rare.
See also: いつ何時 (いつなんどき)
You never know when a disaster might strike.
I am ready at any time.
2
what time
dated term
Dated term for 'what time'. Modern Japanese uses 何時 (なんじ) instead. This reading may appear in older texts.
See also: 何時 (なんじ)
People in the past asked 'What time is it?' using なんどき.