time for ...; time to ...
Attaches to nouns or the -masu stem of verbs to indicate a designated time for that activity. Often used in set phrases like 食事時 (mealtime).
See also: 食事時
It's about mealtime, isn't it?
This time is just snack time.
good time to ...; opportunity to ...
Indicates a favorable or opportune moment for an action. Often used with verbs like 売る (to sell) → 売り時 (a good time to sell).
See also: 売り時
I think now is a good time to buy.
season for ...
Refers to the season or period when something is at its best or most typical. Common in words like 花見時 (cherry-blossom viewing season).
See also: 花見時
It will soon be cherry-blossom viewing season.
I missed the opportunity to sell the stocks.
Autumn is said to be the season for reading.
tidal hour; time of the tide · right time; opportune moment; chance
flowering season; blossom time
sutra-reading time (morning and evening)
time around sunset; early evening
Derived from the noun 時 (とき, 'time'), with rendaku voicing to どき when used as a suffix.