Japanese

締め切り

しめきり
Meaning: deadline; closing date
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

締
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切
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Example sentences

The application deadline is next week.
締め切りまでにどうにか間に合った。
I somehow managed to make it in time for the deadline.
締め切りが明日だというのに、どうにもやる気が出ない。
Even though the deadline is tomorrow, I just can't get motivated.
締め切りまでにプロジェクトを完成させるために、精一杯頑張ります。
I will do my best to complete the project by the deadline.
締め切りギリギリで課題を提出した。
I submitted the assignment just before the deadline.
「最近忙しいの？」「まあね、プロジェクトの締め切りが近くてさ。」
'Are you busy lately?' 'Well, yeah, the project deadline is close.'
締め切りまでに終わらせるのは、物理的に不可能だ。
It is physically impossible to finish by the deadline.
締め切りが近いので、急いで原稿を書き上げた。
The deadline was close, so I finished writing the manuscript in a hurry.
締め切りに間に合わなければ、完全にアウトだ。
If you don't make the deadline, you're completely finished.
可能な限り、締め切りに間に合うように努力します。
I will strive to meet the deadline as much as possible.

Usage Notes

Refers to the final date or time by which something must be completed or submitted.

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