時候

Noun

 * 1) period of time
 * 2) a point in time
 * 3)  season and climate
 * 1) a point in time
 * 2)  season and climate
 * 1)  season and climate
 * 1)  season and climate
 * 1)  season and climate
 * 1)  season and climate

Usage notes
Often placed at the end of a clause, and preceded by, to indicate when something happens. For example: Note that is often omitted, and that  (not preceded by ) can also be used the same way.

Etymology
Appears to be from. The reading is a mix of older goon ji and relatively newer kan'on kō, suggesting a possible shift in reading after borrowing.

Noun

 * 1) the weather or climate of each of the four seasons