noun, noun, used as a suffix
General noun for a span of time or a designated period. Also used as a suffix to mean 'period of ...'.
この時期はとても忙しい。
This period is very busy.
試用期間は3か月です。
The probation period is three months.
noun
Refers to a favorable moment or chance to do something. Often used in set phrases like 期を待つ (wait for an opportunity).
彼は期を逃さずに行動した。
He acted without missing the opportunity.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
Geological term for a division of time, such as an epoch or age.
氷期には地球の気温が大きく下がった。
During the ice age, the Earth's temperature dropped significantly.
noun, used as a suffix
Suffix used to indicate a fixed term, session, stage, or season in specific contexts: term of office, parliamentary session, disease stage, TV season, etc.
大統領の任期は4年です。
The president's term is four years.
国会の会期が延長された。
The parliamentary session was extended.
The second season of this drama is the most interesting.