学期 (がっき, gakki) Japanese meaning: school term | KotomoraThe new school term starts in April.
My math grades improved this semester.
Usage patterns
学期が始まるthe school term begins
The new term starts next week.
学期が終わるthe school term ends
The first term ends this month.
学期中に〈事〉during the school term, ~ happens
There are several quizzes during the term.
学期末試験を受けるto take the end-of-term exam
I'm scheduled to take the end-of-term exam next week.
autumn term; fall semester; autumn quarter