Japanese

きげん
Meaning: deadline; time limit; period
Part of Speech: Noun

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期
限

Example sentences

The deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.
期限までにレポートを先生に提出した。
I submitted the report to the teacher by the deadline.
このチケットは期限が切れているので無効です。
This ticket is invalid because the expiration date has passed.
図書館に本を期限までに返却してください。
Please return the books to the library by the deadline.
期限までに授業料を納入した。
I paid the tuition by the deadline.
契約書には、支払い期限を明示する必要があります。
The payment deadline must be clearly stated in the contract.
期限までにレポートを間に合わせる。
I will make sure to finish the report by the deadline.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific time by which something must be done or the period during which something is valid.

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