期
1. Meaning and Reading
- period, term, expectation
- Onyomi : き
2. Kanji Explanation
- 月 : change of the moon, meaning time
- 其 : indicates pronunciation (き)
Watching the flow of time through the moon (月) and checking scheduled dates — symbolizing a period or promise. The reading comes from 其 (き).
3. Example Words
期間
きかん
period
試験期間は一週間だ。
The exam period is one week.
期待
きたい
expectation
彼の成功を期待している。
I have expectations for his success.