Translation guide
The English phrase 'due date' refers to the deadline for submitting something or the expected date of childbirth. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context.
The date by which something must be submitted, paid, or completed.
When is the due date for the assignment? · The due date for the bill is approaching.
The most common word for a deadline. Often used with 日 (び) to specify the date.
The due date for the report is next Friday.
Refers to a time limit or deadline, often used in formal contexts like payments or legal matters.
The payment due date is the end of the month.
Specifically the deadline for submitting something, like documents or assignments.
The due date for the documents is tomorrow.
Used in business for delivery deadlines or project completion dates.
Please proceed with the work to meet the due date.
The date a baby is expected to be born.
Her due date is in August. · The baby arrived right on the due date.
締切 (しめきり) is the most common word for deadlines in everyday life, such as for homework or applications. 期限 (きげん) is more formal and often used for legal, financial, or official time limits. 提出期限 (ていしゅつきげん) specifically means submission deadline.
締切 (しめきり) only means a deadline for tasks or payments. Using it for a baby's due date would be incorrect and confusing. Use 出産予定日 or 予定日 instead.
予定日はいつですか？
When is your due date?