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Word of the Day - kikan

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Word of the Day :

kikan

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

a period; a term

Japanese characters:

期間 (きかん)

Example:

Kono kinmuno kikan wa donokuraino yotei desu ka.
この勤務の期間はどのくらいの予定ですか。

Translation:

How long is this appointment for?

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