Korean

기간
Meaning: period; term; duration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

期
間

Example sentences

This project requires a long period.
이번 세일 기간에는 전 품목을 3할 할인한다.
During this sale period, all items are discounted by 30%.
계약서에는 계약 기간이 명시되어 있어야 한다.
The contract period must be clearly specified in the contract.
시험 기간이 오월 중순이라고 들었는데 정확히 언제부터이니?
I heard the exam period is mid-May, when exactly does it start?
외국인 등록증 유효 기간이 거의 다 됐어요.
My alien registration card is about to expire.
이번 세일 기간에는 할인율이 평소보다 훨씬 높아요.
The discount rate is much higher than usual during this sale period.
시험 기간이라 독서실에는 공부하는 학생들로 가득했다.
Because it was the exam period, the reading room was packed with students studying.
그는 오랜 기간 술을 마셔온 결과 간암 판정을 받았다.
He was diagnosed with liver cancer as a result of drinking alcohol for a long time.
그는 오랜 기간 병을 앓아서 몰라보게 야위었다.
He became unrecognizably thin after suffering from a disease for a long time.
시험 기간이라 며칠째 방에만 처박혀 공부를 했다.
Since it's exam period, I've been cooped up in my room for days studying.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific length of time or interval.

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