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 date a baby is expected to be born.
Her due date is in August. · The baby arrived right on the due date.
The standard medical term for the expected date of delivery.
出産予定日は来月です。
The due date is next month.
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.
レポートの締切は来週の金曜日です。
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.
支払い期限は月末です。
The payment due date is the end of the month.
Specifically the deadline for submitting something, like documents or assignments.
書類の提出期限は明日です。
The due date for the documents is tomorrow.
Used in business for delivery deadlines or project completion dates.
納期に間に合うように作業を進めてください。
Please proceed with the work to meet the due date.
A shorter, common way to say 'due date' in the context of pregnancy.
予定日はいつですか？
When is your due date?