時期
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Base noun form. Refers to a specific time, season, or period. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, time marker) to indicate when something occurs, e.g., 『春の時期』 (haru no jiki, 'spring season').
Theme
User and their coworker Ken are planning a team-building trip at the office. They're discussing the best time to schedule it.
時期
じき
time / season / period
Time & DatesSeasons & Periods
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'season' where you see a 'tree' (き ki sounds like 'key') changing colors over time. 'Key period' → 時期 (jiki, 'time / Season / Period').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『時期』 (jiki) is often used to discuss seasonal events like 『桜の時期』 (sakura no jiki, 'cherry blossom season') or business cycles, reflecting the cultural emphasis on timing and natural rhythms.
Forms
Base: 時期Base noun form. Refers to a specific time, season, or period. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『に』 (ni, time marker) to indicate when something occurs, e.g., 『春の時期』 (haru no jiki, 'spring season').