長期

• Reading: ちょうき
• Romaji: chouki
• Kanji breakdown: 長 (chō/naga) — long; 期 (ki/go) — period, term
• Pronunciation: /tɕoː.ki/

Meaning

Long term; long period. Used for extended durations in planning, finance, and general contexts.

A noun that also functions as an adjectival noun with の. The opposite is 短期 (tanki, short term). Frequently appears in compounds like 長期間 (long duration), 長期的 (long-term, adjective), and 長期休暇 (extended leave).

Examples

1. 長期の海外出張が決まった。 A long-term overseas business trip has been decided.
2. 長期的な目標を立てることが大切だ。 It's important to set long-term goals.
3. 彼女は長期休暇を利用してヨーロッパを旅行した。 She took advantage of her extended vacation to travel around Europe.

Usage Guide

Context: business, planning, finance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Sino-Japanese compound. 長 (chō, long) combined with 期 (ki, period/term), directly meaning 'long period.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal