Noun
a (short) time; a while; moment
Usually written using kana alone
私達は海岸ですばらしいひとときを過ごした。We had a glorious time at the seaside. Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
one time (in the past); a period; former times
Usually written using kana alone
Noun
two-hour period
Archaic
Also written 一時【ひととき】