1.
expiration, completion, fulfillment of a term or period
The completion or expiration of a set period of time, such as a contract, lease, prison sentence, or subscription. Implies that the full designated period has been reached, not that something ended prematurely.
契約が満了した。
The contract has expired.
任期満了に伴い退任する。
I will step down upon the expiration of my term.
ビザの有効期限が満了する前に更新手続きをしてください。
Please complete the renewal procedures before your visa expires.
USAGE:
A formal, administrative term. Neutral in tone — it simply indicates that the full period has elapsed. In everyday conversation, 切れる (to expire) or 終わる (to end) are more common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 契約満了: contract expiration
- 任期満了: expiration of a term of office
- 期間満了: completion of a period
- 刑期満了: completion of a prison sentence
- 満了日: expiration date
- 満了に伴い: upon expiration