中期
Meanings
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.
This culture flourished in the middle of the Edo period.
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.
They announced a medium-term management plan.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉の中期the middle part of <a given era/period>
Many ukiyo-e artists were active during the middle of the Edo period.
- 妊娠中期the second trimester of pregnancy
Morning sickness often subsides once a woman reaches the second trimester of pregnancy.
- 中期計画a medium-term plan
The company announced a new medium-term plan this year.
- 中期目標a medium-term goal
We set doubling our sales as a medium-term goal.