also: さっき
noun, adverb
last period; previous period
Refers to the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, academic term, or similar defined period. Often used in business or institutional contexts.
昨期の売上は前年同期比で5%増加した。
Sales for the last period increased by 5% compared to the same period last year.
昨期、当社は新製品を発売した。
Last period, our company launched a new product.
Compound of 昨 (saku, 'last, previous') and 期 (ki, 'period, term'). The reading さっき is a euphonic change from さくき.