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A screenshot asking ChatGPT "What is the difference between 子供の時 and 子供の頃", with the answer: Both "子供の時" and "子供の頃" in Japanese have similar meanings, generally referring to the time when someone was a child or during their childhood. Here are the slight differences between the two phrases: - 子供の時 (kodomo no toki): This phrase translates to "when (I was) a child" in English. "Toki" literally means "time," so it can refer to a specific point in time or a period of time. It is generally used to refer to a specific instance or event during childhood. - 子供の頃 (kodomo no koro): This phrase also translates to "when (I was) a child" in English. However, "koro" generally refers to a more extended period of time or era. So, this phrase would be used when talking about the period of childhood in general, rather than a specific event or instance. While these nuances exist, in many contexts the two phrases are used interchangeably. In some cases, one might sound more natural than the other, but the meaning is largely the same. It depends on the preference of the speaker and the context of the conversation.