1 The lines running east-west represent degrees of latitude which is measured from the equator in an north and south direction. 2  These lines are known also as parallels. 3  The geographic grid used on the globe is based on the division of a circle in 360 degrees.
Time in Hours. Hours of the day are signified with the suffix ï½æ (ji), meaning âhourâ. This is equivalent to â_ oâclockâ in English. Time in hours is frequently written using both the Kanji and the Arabic numerals. Youâll also see them in digital clock form as well â 1:00, 2:00, etc. The suffix -ji can be considered a counter, and as with any counter, it is always used with a particular pronunciation of the numbers that have several.
To switch from the 12-hour, AM/PM format to military time, either select H:mm:ss (third value - a single digit for hours before 10am), or HH:mm:ss (last value) to always show 2 digits for the hours (with 06 for 6am, for example, as opposed to just 6). Click Apply to preview the change in Windows' system clock, as I did on the screenshot.