VocabJLPT N2
school term
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. school term
  2. 2. semester
  3. 3. Academic term
This noun refers to a division of the academic year, similar to a semester or term. Japanese schools typically divide the year into two or three of these periods, each ending with exams.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When you catch a cold, it throws off your whole rhythm for the term.

Sentence 2

I felt a little sad that the term was ending.

Sentence 3

The shoes by the front door just keep piling up once the term starts.

Sentence 4

Seriously, who decides how much work we get each term?

Sentence 5

By the way, how long does this term actually run?