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締切
shimekiri
Description
「締切」は、何かをしなければいけない最後の日や時間のことです。
"締切" is the last day or time by which something must be done.
レポートや申し込みには、たいてい締切があります。
Reports and applications usually have a 締切.
Meanings
締切shimekiri
deadline; closing date; time limit
レポートの締切は明日です。
The report deadline is tomorrow.
締切shimekiri
closing (of applications or acceptance)
申し込みの締切が近い。
The application deadline is near.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 締める (to close/tighten) + 切る (to cut off); often written 締め切り or 〆切.
- Nuance
締切 stresses the final cutoff point, while 期限 refers more broadly to a set time limit.
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