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期
期 (readings: き, ご; Japanese kanji) means “period / term”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 期待 (expectation).
What does 期 mean?
| Kanji | 期 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | period / term |
| Readings | き, ご |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 期
期 is read き or ご depending on the word.
Example words with 期
| Example | 期待 (expectation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14