締め切り日 (しめきりび) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
deadline; closing date; time limit
Refers to the specific date by which something must be submitted or completed. Often used in official, academic, or business contexts.
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Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
tighten, tie, shut
乄to find a place to dwell, sum, measurement of paper Similar words
- 締め切り
締め切り is the general term for a deadline or closing time, while 締め切り日 specifically emphasizes the date.
- 期限
期限 is a broader term for a time limit or expiration date, not necessarily tied to a submission or closing event.
Etymology
Compound of 締め切り (shimekiri, 'deadline, closing') + 日 (hi, 'day'), with rendaku voicing hi → bi.
