期: the kanji for period; term
期 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means period; term. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
期 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
期 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 期間きかん · kikan | period |
| 時期じき · jiki | time; season |
| 予期よき · yoki | expectation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 申し込みの期間は来月までです。Mōshikomi no kikan wa raigetsu made desu.The application period is until next month.
- 今は旅行にいい時期です。Ima wa ryokō ni ii jiki desu.Now is a good time for traveling.
- これは予期しなかった結果だ。Kore wa yoki shinakatta kekka da.This is an unexpected result.
- 契約期間は一年間です。Keiyaku kikan wa ichinenkan desu.The contract period is one year.
- 桜の咲く時期が近づいてきた。Sakura no saku jiki ga chikazuite kita.The time for cherry blossoms to bloom is approaching.
Questions about 期
How many strokes does 期 have?
期 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 期?
The on readings are ki (キ), go (ゴ). 期 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 期?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Time and sequence
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 期
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.