► 名詞前期 [(1)ぜんき]
meaning: half rank: 2☆ 前期末試験 ⇨ The end of first semester exams
(☛ A first half)More examples:- 売上げは前期に比べ10%減となった ⇨ The sales decreased by 10% compared with the previous quarter
- 売上げは前期に比べ10%増となった ⇨ The sales increased by 10% compared with the previous quarter