1.
end of a school term; end of semester
The final portion of an academic term, particularly associated with final exams and grade reports.
2.
end of a fiscal or accounting period
The closing of a business quarter, fiscal year, or other accounting period, when financial reports are prepared and accounts are settled.
Composed of 期 (period/term) and 末 (end). Used in both academic and business contexts to refer to the end of a defined time period.
Common collocations
- 期末試験: final exam
- 期末テスト: end-of-term test
- 期末決算: end-of-period financial closing
- 期末報告: end-of-period report
- 期末在庫: end-of-period inventory
- 期末手当: end-of-term allowance