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“period” in Japanese

Japanese

Also生理 (seiri)

Pronunciation

Romajikikan

Example

この期間は三か月続きます。ko no ki kan wa san ka getsu tsuzu ki ma su

This period lasts three months.

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How to say “period” in Japanese

“Period” in Japanese is 期間 (kikan).

Describes a bounded span of time in which an event or state continues.

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

Example sentences with 期間

この期間に新しいことを学びます。ko no ki kan ni atara shi i ko to o mana bi ma su

I learn new things during this period.

申込受付の期間は来週の金曜日までです。mōshi komi uke tsuke no ki kan wa rai shū no kin yō hi ma de de su

The application period ends next Friday.

Tips for using 期間

  • In everyday conversation, 期間 (kikan) often describes a planned or bounded span, such as a study period or travel period, rather than a single point in time.

Other Japanese words for “period”

今日は生理です。kyō wa sei ri de su

I have my period today.

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