noun
first half of the fiscal year
Used in business and accounting contexts to refer to the first six months of a company's fiscal year. Often contrasted with 下期 (しもき), the second half.
See also: 下期
当社の上期の業績は好調でした。
Our company's performance in the first half of the fiscal year was strong.
上期の売上高
Revenue for the first half increased by 10% compared to the same period last year.