Quick answer
期 is the kanji for "Period". The most common reading is き (ki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Period
Also : Time · Term · Date
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 期 represents 'PERIOD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of period.
On-reading: き — remember this sound by associating it with period.
Example Sentences
試験期間中はよく眠れません。
しけんきかんちゅうはよくねむれません。
I can't sleep well during exam period.
期待に応えられるよう頑張ります。
きたいにこたえられるようがんばります。
I'll work hard to meet expectations.
Vocabulary using 期
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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