任期 (にんき, ninki) Japanese meaning: term of office | KotomoraThe president's term of office is four years.
He stepped down as chairperson at the end of his term.
Usage patterns
任期を務めるto serve one's term of office
He served a four-year term as mayor.
任期を終えるto finish one's term of office
The chairman will finish his term at the end of this month.
任期が始まるfor a term of office to begin
The new president's term begins next year.
任期を延長するto extend a term of office
The committee extended the director's term by one year.
〈数〉年の任期a term of office lasting N years
This position is filled through a four-year term.
