期 — Period of Time
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Common Japanese Words with 期 (Period of Time)
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An interval (間) that marks a period of time (期) is a period.
Frequently Asked Questions About 期 (Period of Time)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 期 (Period of Time)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 期 ("Period of Time", read as き) is: There was a period of time when goats (ご) in kimonos (き) tried to conquer the world... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 期 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 期 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 期 means "Period of Time". Its primary reading is き (On'yomi: き, ご; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 期?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 期 include: 期間 (きかん - period, term, interval).
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