Translation of Japanese word "期限" to English
期限
きげん
[kigen]
IPA: /kʲi.ɡeɴ/
Meaning
NounA time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
How to use
期限 (kigen) — 'deadline / time limit / expiration date'. 期限を守る — meet the deadline. 消費期限 (shouhi kigen) — expiration date.
🇬🇧 English
deadline
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 期限
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きげん
Romaji Transcription: kigen
Example Sentences
このプロジェクトの期限は来週金曜日です。
このぷろじぇくとのかいげんは らいしゅうきんようびです。
The deadline for this project is next Friday.
申し込みの期限は今日までです。
もうしこみのかいげんは きょうまでです。
The application deadline is today.
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Common phrases
- 有効期限— expiration date / validity period
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Frequency rank: #558 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "期限" mean?▼
The Japanese word "期限" means "deadline" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "期限"?▼
The word "期限" is read as "きげん" (kigen). 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 last possible date or time for something to happen.".
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