272.期


1. Meaning and Reading

  • period, term, expectation
  • Onyomi :

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).

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3. Example Words

期間 きかん
period

The exam period is one week.

期待 きたい
expectation

I have expectations for his success.

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