VocabJLPT N2
period
NounSuffix

Definitions

  1. 1. period
  2. 2. time
  3. 3. opportunity
  4. 4. age
This noun refers to a period, term, phase, or season of time. It is used broadly to indicate a defined segment of time, such as a school term, fiscal quarter, or a particular era in someone's life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He keeps saying he's in a "period of reflection" — and reflecting on absolutely nothing.

Sentence 2

She said she was "going into prep mode" and started responding less.

Sentence 3

She laughed and said, "I'm in a growth phase — of course I'm eating a lot."

Sentence 4

At the door, my mom said, "It's exam season — get to bed early."

Sentence 5

If you're still in recovery, you really should take it easy.