期
period · time · date · term
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of that and moon. Moon's cycle.
Symbolism
Period, expectation, time. Represents division of time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Component Breakdown
其 + moon
Words & Expressions
Words written with 期
Four-Character Compounds
一期一会
いちごいちえ
once-in-a-lifetime encounter; uniquely precious experience; one lifetime, one meeting
時期尚早
じきしょうそう
premature
期待外れ
きたいはずれ
Falling short of expectations; Disappointing
Anime & Manga
呪術廻戦 第2期
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
A well-known work with 期 in its Japanese title.
暗殺教室 第２期
Assassination Classroom Second Season
A well-known work with 期 in its Japanese title.
転生したらスライムだった件 第2期
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
A well-known work with 期 in its Japanese title.
葬送のフリーレン 第2期
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
A well-known work with 期 in its Japanese title.
ダンダダン 第2期
DAN DA DAN Season 2
A well-known work with 期 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 期 mean in Japanese?
期 means period, time, date, term.
How do you read 期?
On'yomi: キ、ゴ (KI, GO).
How many strokes does 期 have?
期 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 月 (moon).
Is 期 a good kanji for a tattoo?
期 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means period, time, date, term. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.