時間切れ
Meanings
time running out; being out of time; deadline having passed
Used when an allotted time limit or practical deadline has expired before something is finished. Common with になる, となる, and で.
During the exam, I ran out of time before writing the last answer.
The negotiations ran out of time without reaching an agreement.
time-out; loss or stoppage when time expires
Often used in games, matches, contests, and timed procedures for reaching the time limit. It means the time has expired, not necessarily a requested break like English 'time-out'.
He lost the shogi game on time.
The game ended when time ran out.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が時間切れになるfor something to run out of time
In the end, the negotiations ran out of time.
- 〈事〉が時間切れで終わるfor a match or contest to end because time has expired
The match ended in a time-out draw when time ran out.
- 時間切れで〈事〉due to time running out, ~ happened
The meeting was cut short because time ran out.
- 時間切れを迎えるto reach the point where time runs out
The work reached its time limit just before completion.