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end of term; end of semester
The final period of a school term, when end-of-term exams, evaluations, and closing ceremonies take place. Used in elementary, secondary, and tertiary education.
学期末が近づいてきた。
The end of the term is approaching.
学期末試験の勉強をしている。
I'm studying for the end-of-term exams.
学期末には成績表が配られ、先生との面談も行われる。
At the end of the term, report cards are handed out and meetings with teachers are held.
Compound of 学期 (school term) + 末 (end). The Japanese school year has either two terms (前期/後期) or three trimesters (一/二/三学期), each with its own 学期末.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 学期末試験: end-of-term exam
- 学期末テスト: end-of-term test (casual)
- 学期末評価: end-of-term evaluation
- 学期末休暇: end-of-term break
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 学期: school term, semester
- 期末: end of term (general, including work)
- 年度末: end of the (school/fiscal) year