学期
Meanings
1
school term; semester
Refers to a division of the academic year, such as a semester or trimester, in schools and universities.
The 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.