定期
Meanings
fixed period; fixed term
Refers to a predetermined length of time or a set interval. Often used in compounds like 定期券 or 定期預金.
This contract is renewed at fixed intervals.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a no-adjective to describe something that occurs or is done at set intervals. Common in phrases like 定期的な or 定期検診.
It is important to have regular checkups.
This magazine is published periodically.
commuter pass; season ticket
Abbreviation of 定期乗車券. Refers to a fixed-term commuter pass for trains or buses. Very common in daily conversation.
See also: 定期乗車券
I buy a commuter pass every month.
I forgot my commuter pass and bought a ticket.
fixed-term deposit; time deposit
Abbreviation of 定期預金. A banking term for a deposit with a fixed term. Used in financial contexts.
See also: 定期預金
Interest rates on time deposits are low.
futures contracts
Abbreviation of 定期取引. Refers to futures trading. Rare outside financial jargon.
See also: 定期取引
Futures trading is said to be high-risk.
Usage patterns
- 定期的に〈動詞〉to do something regularly/periodically
You should get a health checkup on a regular basis.
- 定期を買うto buy a commuter pass
I bought a commuter pass to the new station.
- 定期を組むto open a fixed-term deposit
I opened a fixed-term deposit of one million yen at the bank.
- 定期が切れるfor a commuter pass to expire
My commuter pass expires at the end of this month.