Japanese word

次期

Pronunciation

Romajijiki

Meaning

  • nounnext term

Example

次期の計画を話し合います。ji ki no kei kaku o hana shi a i ma su

We will discuss the plan for the next term.

Illustration for 次期 (next term)

More examples

委員会は次期の方針を今週中に決めます。i in kai wa ji ki no hō shin o kon shū chū ni ki me ma su

The committee will decide the policy for the next term this week.

Core concept

Describes the upcoming period that takes the place of the current one in a continuing cycle or plan.

Common phrases

  • 次期の計画ji ki no kei kaku

    plan for the next term

  • 次期の予算ji ki no yo san

    budget for the next term

  • 次期の方針ji ki no hō shin

    policy for the next term

Similar words

来期raiki: The next business period used for planning, reporting, or financial activity.
次年度jinendo: The year that follows the current fiscal or academic year.
来季raiki: The next season in a sports, business, or production schedule.

Definition in Japanese

学期や任期など、現在のものに続いて始まる期間。gak ki ya nin ki na do gen zai no mo no ni tsuzu i te haji ma ru ki kan

Word origin

次 (ji, "next") combines with 期 (ki, "period") in the Sino-Japanese compound 次期 (jiki, "next term").

Usage tips

  • 次期 (jiki) can refer not only to a school term but also to the next stage of a project or the next period of someone's appointment.

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