期間
きかん
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
period (of time), duration
Examples
この期間中は休業します。
We will be closed during this period.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「期間」means "period (of time), duration." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「期間」is read as「きかん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「期間」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「期間」mean in Japanese?+
「期間」means "period (of time), duration". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「期間」?+
「期間」is read as「きかん」.
Is 「期間」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「期間」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「期間」?+
この期間中は休業します。 — We will be closed during this period.
Practice 「期間」 with spaced repetition