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刑期

Prison Term


Meaning

Prison Term

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A punish period of time is the time in which you are being punished in prison. This is your prison term.


Reading

けいき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Context Sentences

その囚人は、十五年間の刑期を務めた後で釈放されたが、行く当てがなかった。

The convict was released after serving a fifteen-year prison term, but he had nowhere to go.


Kanji Composition