Japanese word

時期

Pronunciation

Romajijiki

Meaning

  • nountime

Example

旅行にいい時期です。ryo kō ni i i ji ki de su

It is a good time to travel.

Illustration for 時期 (time)

More examples

申し込みの時期を早めました。mō shi ko mi no ji ki o haya me ma shi ta

We moved up the application period.

Core concept

Refers to a period that has a particular role, condition, or suitability in relation to an event or activity.

Common phrases

  • 時期が来るji ki ga ku ru

    the time comes

  • 時期を決めるji ki o ki me ru

    decide the timing

Similar words

頃koro: An approximate time when an event happens or a situation exists.
タイミングtaimingu: The point in time when an action is suitable or should happen.

Definition in Japanese

出来事や活動との関係で定まる、あるまとまりのある時。de ki goto ya katsu dō to no kan kei de sada ma ru a ru ma to ma ri no a ru toki

Word origin

The compound 時期 (jiki) joins 時 (ji, "time") with 期 (ki, "a set period"), linking time with a defined span.

Usage tips

  • Unlike 時間 (jikan), which focuses on an amount of time, 時期 (jiki) focuses on when something occurs or is appropriate.

Other meanings

  • periodnoun
  • seasonnoun

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