(きかん)

きかん
noun
period, term
1. period, term, duration
A length of time with defined start and end points.
The exam period starts next week.
I worked for a long period.
The contract period is one year.

期間(きかん) refers to a span of time with a defined beginning and end.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 期間(きかん)(ちゅう): during the period
  • 期間(きかん)限定(げんてい): limited time (offer)
  • 有効(ゆうこう)期間(きかん): validity period
  • 保証(ほしょう)期間(きかん): warranty period
  • 試用(しよう)期間(きかん): trial period
  • 契約(けいやく)期間(きかん): contract term

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (なが)期間(きかん): a long period
  • (みじか)期間(きかん): a short period
  • 一定(いってい)期間(きかん): a fixed period

RELATED WORDS:

  • 期限(きげん): deadline, expiration date
  • 時期(じき): time, season, period
  • (あいだ)/(かん): duration