Japanese

Meaning: period; term; stage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

期

Example sentences

The second phase of construction will begin next month.
美術館には、ルネサンス期の肖像画が多く展示されている。
Many portraits from the Renaissance period are on display in the museum.
この土地はバブル期に高値をつけた。
This land hit a high price during the bubble period.
幕末の動乱期には、多くの若者が命を落とした。
During the turbulent period at the end of the Edo period, many young people lost their lives.
彼は全盛期には無敵だった。
He was invincible during his prime.
戦後の混乱期には、各地に闇市ができた。
In the chaotic period after the war, black markets appeared in various places.
幕末の動乱期には、列藩の意見が対立した。
During the turbulent period of the end of the Edo era, the opinions of the various domains clashed.
戦後の混乱期、人々は耐乏生活を強いられた。
During the post-war period of chaos, people were forced to lead a life of austerity.

Usage Notes

Refers to a fixed period of time or a specific stage in a process.

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