Translation of Japanese word "期間" to English
期間
きかん
[kikan]
IPA: /kʲi.kɑɴ/
Meaning
NounA length of time.
How to use
期間 (kikan) — 'period / term / duration'. 一定期間 — a certain period of time. 準備期間 — preparation period.
🇬🇧 English
period / duration
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 期間
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きかん
Romaji Transcription: kikan
Example Sentences
このプロジェクトの期間は3ヶ月です。
このぷろじぇくとのかいかのきかんは さんかげつです。
The duration of this project is 3 months.
休暇の期間中は連絡がつきません。
きゅうかのかいかのちゅうは れんらくがつきません。
I will be unavailable during my vacation.
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Common phrases
- 有効期間— validity period
- 一定の期間— a certain period
- 期間内に— within the period
Frequency rank: #557 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "期間" mean?▼
The Japanese word "期間" means "period / duration" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "期間"?▼
The word "期間" is read as "きかん" (kikan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the length of time between two events or points in time.".
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