noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
first term; first half; preceding period; early period
Refers to the first part of a divided period, such as a school year, fiscal year, or historical era. Antonym: 後期 (latter period).
Antonyms: 後期
前期の授業は来週から始まります。
Classes for the first term start next week.
I will report the financial results for the first half of the fiscal year.
The medical system differs for the young-old and the old-old.
The school year is divided into a first term and a second term.
Sales increased 10% compared to the previous period.
There is an exam at the end of the first term.
前期 means 'the previous term/period', contrasting with 今期 'the current term/period'.
lower secondary education