Japanese word

定期的

Pronunciation

Romajiteikiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveregular

Example

定期的な運動は大切です。tei ki teki na un dō wa tai setsu de su

Regular exercise is important.

Illustration for 定期的 (regular)

More examples

遠くに住む友達とも、定期的な連絡を取っています。tō ku ni su mu tomo dachi to mo tei ki teki na ren raku o to tte i ma su

I keep in regular contact with a friend who lives far away.

Core concept

Describes an activity or event that follows a repeated schedule rather than happening only once.

Common phrases

  • 定期的な連絡tei ki teki na ren raku

    regular contact

  • 定期的な運動tei ki teki na un dō

    regular exercise

  • 定期的な通院tei ki teki na tsū in

    regular doctor visits

Similar words

規則的kisokuteki: Describes something that follows a steady pattern or occurs at regular intervals.
定例的teireiteki: Describes an event or activity that recurs according to a set schedule.

Definition in Japanese

一定の間隔で繰り返し行われるさま。it tei no kan kaku de ku ri kae shi okona wa re ru sa ma

Word origin

定期的 (teikiteki) is formed from 定期 (teiki, "fixed period") and 的 (teki, "related to"), giving it the sense of following fixed periods.

Usage tips

  • For beginners, 定期的 (teikiteki) connects naturally with routines such as exercise, meetings, and health checks that occur repeatedly on a schedule.

Other meanings

  • periodicna-adjective

Opposites

  • 不定期futeikiirregularna-adjective

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