延期
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Noun meaning 'postponement' or 'adjournment'. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『延期する』 (enki suru, 'to postpone'). Example: 『会議を延期する』 (kaigi o enki suru, 'to postpone a meeting').
Theme
In a university study group, User and their classmate Ken are discussing an upcoming project deadline that might need to be adjusted due to scheduling conflicts.
延期
えんき
postponement
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a meeting being 'postponed' because everyone is 'enjoying' a delay. 'Enki' sounds like 'enjoy key' — you get a key to delay things! 'Enki' → 延期 (enki, 'postponement').
Cultural Note
In Japanese business culture, 『延期』 (enki, 'postponement') is often used formally in emails or announcements to reschedule meetings or events, reflecting a polite and organized approach to time management.
Forms
Base: 延期Noun meaning 'postponement' or 'adjournment'. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『延期する』 (enki suru, 'to postpone'). Example: 『会議を延期する』 (kaigi o enki suru, 'to postpone a meeting').