Question
I am going to a business meeting in Tokyo, and I want to make sure I’m not late. How do I ask “What time does the meeting start?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
会議（かいぎ）は何時（なんじ）に始（はじ）まりますか。
Kaigi wa nanji ni hajimarimasu ka?
What time does the meeting start?
When you want to ask about the starting time of an event, this phrase is very useful. “Kaigi” means “meeting,” and “hajimarimasu” means “to start.” The word “nanji” means “what time,” and “ni” is used to indicate the time at which something happens. You can replace “kaigi” with other events, like “レッスン” (ressun) for “lesson,” to ask about their starting times. This question will ensure you have the right information to be punctual!
