synonym Comparative
期日
VS
いちもく
Differences Between "期日" and "いちもく"
Option A
期日
Meaning
fixed date; due date; date of expiry; term
Reading
きじつ (kijitsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
論文の提出期日は来月末です。
The submission deadline for the paper is the end of next month.
Option B
いちもく
Meaning
a glance, a look (often in fixed expressions)
Reading
いちもく (ichimoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の類まれな才能には、皆がいちもく置いている。
Everyone acknowledges his rare talent.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(fixed date; due date; date of expiry; term)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 期日: Refers to a specific, pre-determined date, often a deadline for submission, payment, or the date of an event. It implies a formal or established date.
- いちもく: Primarily used in idiomatic expressions such as 「いちもく置く (ichimoku oku) - to acknowledge one's superiority/skill」 or 「いちもく散に (ichimoku san ni) - fleeing at top speed/scampering away」.
- 期日: Refers to a specific, pre-determined date, often a deadline for submission, payment, or the date of an event. It implies a formal or established date.
- いちもく: Primarily used in idiomatic expressions such as 「いちもく置く (ichimoku oku) - to acknowledge one's superiority/skill」 or 「いちもく散に (ichimoku san ni) - fleeing at top speed/scampering away」.
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