noun
fixed period; fixed term
Refers to a predetermined length of time or a set interval. Often used in compounds like 定期券 or 定期預金.
この契約は定期で更新されます。
This contract is renewed at fixed intervals.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a no-adjective to describe something that occurs or is done at set intervals. Common in phrases like 定期的な or 定期検診.
定期検診を受けることが大切です。
It is important to have regular checkups.
この雑誌は定期刊行されています。
This magazine is published periodically.
noun
commuter pass; season ticket
Abbreviation of 定期乗車券. Refers to a fixed-term commuter pass for trains or buses. Very common in daily conversation.
See also: 定期乗車券
毎月、定期を買っています。
I buy a commuter pass every month.
定期を忘れて、切符を買った。
I forgot my commuter pass and bought a ticket.
noun
fixed-term deposit; time deposit
Abbreviation of 定期預金. A banking term for a deposit with a fixed term. Used in financial contexts.
See also: 定期預金
定期預金の金利は低いです。
Interest rates on time deposits are low.
noun
futures contracts
Abbreviation of 定期取引. Refers to futures trading. Rare outside financial jargon.
See also: 定期取引
定期取引はリスクが高いと言われています。
Futures trading is said to be high-risk.