ABOUT:
■ とき by itself means "time," but when used with a verb or adjective, it indicates a time when something happens or happened. "The time when…" or "when."
HOW to use:
■ Add to the plain form of a past or non-past verb.
■ Add to the plain form of a past or non-past adjective.
■ Add to the plain form of a past or non-past noun.
EXAMPLES:
あれは、若いときの写真です。
That is a photo from
when (I) was young.
[that | as for | young-time | 's | photograph]
食べるときは、いつもテレビを見ます。
When eating, (I) always watch TV.
[eating | time | as for | always | TV | watch]
学生のとき、たくさん勉強しました。
When I was a student, I studied a lot.
[student | of | time | a lot | studied]
