タイマー

timer

Also:stopwatch, self-timer

What does タイマー mean?

タイマー is a Japanese noun meaning timer in English. It can also be translated as stopwatch, self-timer depending on context. It is written as タイマー in hiragana, and taimaa in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

オーブントースターのタイマーが鳴る。食パンがコンガリ焼けた、香ばしい匂い。

The toaster-oven's timer rings. The fragrant smell of well toasted bread.