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quarter, quarterly period
A three-month period, especially in business and financial contexts. One fourth of a year.
第1四半期の売り上げは好調だった。
Sales in the first quarter were strong.
四半期ごとに決算報告を行う。
We issue financial reports every quarter.
次の四半期は新しいプロジェクトに集中する予定だ。
We plan to focus on a new project in the next quarter.
BUSINESS USAGE:
In Japan, the fiscal year typically runs from April to March:
- 第1四半期 (Q1): April-June
- 第2四半期 (Q2): July-September
- 第3四半期 (Q3): October-December
- 第4四半期 (Q4): January-March
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 四半期決算 (quarterly financial results)
- 四半期報告 (quarterly report)
- 四半期ごと (quarterly, every quarter)