He met the expectations of those around him.
期
period, time, date, term
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
12 strokes
Radical
月部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
キ, ゴ
Nanori (Name Reading)
さね, とき, とし, のり
Common Readings
キ, ゴ
Example sentences
Because expectations were high, the regret when losing was exceptional.
Now is the best time to start that project.
When autumn comes, the golden rice ears ripen everywhere, and the harvest season arrives.
This campaign's period is one month.
This product is being sold for a limited time only.
He was present at his father's final moments.
He was present at his father's deathbed.
The election for the next chairman was held.
He is regarded as the next president.
Example Vocabulary
期待
expectation; anticipation; hope
時期
time; period; season
期間
period; interval; span; duration
最期
one's last moments; time of death; end of life
次期
next term; next period
定期的
periodic; regular
初期
initial stage; early period
同期
colleague starting at the same time; synchronization
この期に及んで
at this late stage; at the eleventh hour
期限
deadline; time limit; period
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