N2
vocabularyN2
初期 (shoki)
初期
romaji: shokiearly (days); initial stage; initial
初期
Quick Meaning
初期 means "early (days); initial stage; initial".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: shoki
Study Flow
First read 初期 aloud, then connect the sound "shoki" with the meaning "early (days); initial stage; initial".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 初期.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "early (days); initial stage; initial".
- Say the romaji aloud: shoki.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 初期. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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