► 名詞
期間 [きかん] meaning: period rank: 1
☆ 期間限定の商品 ⇨ A limited-time only product
☆ 缶詰食品は長期間保存が可能だ ⇨ Canned food can be stored for a long period of time
More examples:
- 一定期間平穏かつ公然と占有すれば所有権が認められる ⇨ If you occupy something peacefully and publicly for a certain period of time, your rightful ownership will be recognized
 - 特許の法定期間 ⇨ The duration of a patent stipulated by the law
 - 悪天候が続いたために、期間中に全試合を消化できなくなった ⇨ Due to the prolonged bad weather, we haven’t been able to play all the games in the given period
 - 期間限定商品 ⇨ A limited-time-only product
 - 保証期間は一年です ⇨ The guarantee, warranty, period is one year
 - 申込期間は限られている ⇨ The application window is limited
 - その病気は長期間潜伏する ⇨ The disease stays hidden and dormant for a long time
 - この食品は長期間保存可能だ ⇨ This food can be stored for a long time
 - 一定期間続けないと効果が上がらない ⇨ You have to continue for a specific period for it to be effective
 - 滞在期間 ⇨ The duration of stay
 - 大会の期間と規模は縮減された ⇨ The length and scope of the convention have been reduced
 - 会社を短期間で再建することは難しい ⇨ It is difficult to rebuild the company in a short period of time
 - 応募期間は終了した ⇨ The application period has ended
 - 平均的な妊娠期間は40週間だ ⇨ The average pregnancy length is 40 weeks
 - エンジンは一定期間使えば損耗する ⇨ Engines will be worn when used for certain amount of time