Definition of いのころ
- (prt) indicates possessive
- nominalizes verbs and adjectives
- substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases
- (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion
- (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis
- (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
- (n) twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac (The Boar, 9pm-11pm, north-northwest, October)
- (n) sleep
私たちは子供にひとり寝の習慣をつけた。
We accustomed our children to sleeping alone.
- (n) fifty
そのバスには五十人の乗客がいた。
There were fifty passengers on board the bus.
- (n) feelings; thoughts
あなたのご親切に対し深く感謝の意を表します。
I wish to express my deep appreciation for your kindness. - meaning
私は彼らの沈黙を承諾の意にとった。
I interpreted their silence as consent.