What does 定期 mean?
定期 is a Japanese noun meaning “regular” or “periodic” in English. It can also be translated as “commuter pass (informal)” depending on context. It is written as 定期 in kanji, ていき in hiragana, and teiki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この病院では定期的に検査を受けている。
I have regular check-ups at this hospital.
定期を忘れて、切符を買った。
I forgot my commuter pass, so I bought a ticket.