VocabJLPT N2
minutes (period of)
Counter

Definitions

  1. 1. minutes (period of)
This noun is used as a counter suffix to express a duration of time in minutes. For example, you attach a number before it to say how many minutes something lasts, such as "five minutes."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's amazing how a two-minute break is enough to get your head back in the game.

Sentence 2

If those words had arrived two minutes later, they would have meant something different.

Sentence 3

Even just one minute without you and I can't settle down.

Sentence 4

A dream can fall apart in minutes, but regret lasts forever!

Sentence 5

If an issue comes up, please submit an initial report within three minutes.