Verb るときに

When to use

Non-past form of とき - not a different register, just a different verb tense.

Explanation

The ～るときに grammar point is used to indicate the time when a certain action or event happens. It can be translated as 'when' or 'at the time' in English. The formation involves attaching ときに to the verb in its dictionary (る) form.

• 映画えいがを見みるときに、ポップコーンを食たべます。

  When I watch a movie, I eat popcorn.

  Eiga wo miru toki ni, poppukoon wo tabemasu.

• 寝ねるときに、部屋へやの電気でんきを消けします。

  When I go to bed, I turn off the room lights.

  Neru toki ni, heya no denki wo keshimasu.

• 運動うんどうするときに、水分補給すいぶんほきゅうが大切たいせつです。

  When exercising, it's important to stay hydrated.

  Undou suru toki ni, suibun hokyuu ga taisetsu desu.

• 旅行りょこうするときに、カメラを持もっていくことが好すきです。

  When I travel, I like to bring a camera.

  Ryokou suru toki ni, kamera wo motteiku koto ga suki desu.

Temporal When (Verb Tense Variants)

• ～とき〜tokiN5Expresses the time when something happens, 'when', 'at the…
• Verb た ときにVerb た ときにN4Express an action or event that occurred at a specific…

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