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“limited time” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikikangentei

Example

この商品は期間限定です。ko no shō hin wa ki kan gen tei de su

This product is available for a limited time.

Illustration for 期間限定 (limited time)

How to say “limited time” in Japanese

“Limited time” in Japanese is 期間限定 (kikangentei).

Describes access or availability that exists only between a defined starting point and ending point.

Full entry for 期間限定: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 期間限定

この店では期間限定のメニューを毎月入れ替えています。ko no mise de wa ki kan gen tei no me nyū o mai tsuki i re ka e te i ma su

This restaurant changes its limited-time menu every month.

Tips for using 期間限定

  • The phrase 期間限定 (kikan gentei) is common on Japanese product packaging and announcements, where it signals a temporary offering rather than a product that is permanently available.

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