noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
middle period; mid-term
Refers to the middle part of a defined time span, such as a historical era, a project phase, or a pregnancy trimester.
江戸時代中期にこの文化が栄えた。
This culture flourished in the middle of the Edo period.
妊娠中期に入ると、つわりが落ち着くことが多い。
Morning sickness often settles down when you enter the second trimester.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
medium-term
Used in business, finance, and planning contexts for a time horizon that is neither short nor long, typically a few years.
中期経営計画を発表した。
They announced a medium-term management plan.
Means long-term, the opposite end of the time spectrum from 短期, with 中期 in between.
Compound of 中 (ちゅう, 'middle') and 期 (き, 'period'). The reading is the standard on'yomi for both characters.