2 Japanese words read jiki
jiki (じき) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 時期 · 直.
時期
じきTime, season, period
N3noun·jiki
How to remember it
時 (time) plus 期 (period) marks a particular season or stretch of time.
Example sentences
今は旅行にいい時期です。
いまはりょこうにいいじきです
Now is a good season for travel.
忙しい時期が続いています。
いそがしいじきがつづいています
The busy period continues.
Usage
Often followed by に to mark the season or period in question.
Related words
季節時代時期尚早期間
直
じきSoon, shortly, immediately
N3adverb·jiki
How to remember it
直 means 'straight/direct' — something coming straight to you will arrive soon.
Example sentences
じきに春が来ます。
じきにはるがきます
Spring will come soon.
駅はじきそこです。
えきはじきそこです
The station is just nearby.
Usage
Mostly used as 直に (じきに) for 'soon'; slightly formal register.
Related words
直に直接まもなく近いうちに