Sign In

Dictionary

Recent Searches

Entry Details for 期間

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[()·かん()]
kikan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 期間

noun
  1. period; term; interval

Definition and Synonyms for 期間

Length continuance in time
Synonyms: 期間
Period an amount of time
Synonyms: スパン, ピリオド, 会期, 年代, 時代, 時期, 時間, , , 期間
Span the complete duration of something
Synonyms: スパン, 時間, 期間, 狭間, , , ,
Term a limited period of time
Synonyms: ターム, , , 期間
While a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
Synonyms: , , , 時間, 期間, 狭間, , , ,
Period a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed
Synonyms: 時代, 時期, 期間
Time Interval a definite length of time marked off by two instants
Synonyms: 時間, 期間, 狭間, , , , , 間隔, 隔たり, 隔たる

Meanings for each kanji in 期間

» period; time; date; term
» interval; space

Categories 期間 is a member of

Measure how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
Show all words in category »
Period an amount of time
Show all words in category »
Geologic Time the time of the physical formation and development of the earth (especially prior to human history)
Show all words in category »
Time an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
Show all words in category »
Continuance the period of time during which something continues
Show all words in category »
Temporal Property a property relating to time
Show all words in category »
Fundamental Measure one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 期間

Sample Sentences for 期間

We stayed an extra two weeks in Paris; and we spent it seeing the sights.
Making friends with people doesn't have anything to do with how long you know them.
The goal of the center should be to train young people from other countries within a specific time period.
The end of my probation period is nearing.
He will stay here for a long period.

Comments for 期間

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.