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Predetermined fixed time with 期限

期限(きげん) combines kanji for time and limit.

Dictionary Definition

(まえ)もって()められた一定(いってい)時期(じき)期間(きかん)

A predetermined fixed time or period of time.

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Examples

Challenge deadline with 期限

からかい上手の高木さん » Volume 4 » Page 49

During their walk home after school, Takagi presents Nishikata with an impossible challenge. When he pushes back against it, she comes up with a new challenge, which Nishikata loses. As the two reach the point where they part ways, Takagi stops for a moment.

高木(たかぎ):
「あの勝負(しょうぶ)期限(きげん)ないからね。」
“There's no deadline for that challenge.”

Sell-by date with 期限

三ツ星カラーズ » Volume 2 » Page 102

The confectionery shop owner is out shopping when the trio Colors appears.

おかし():
「カラーズちゃんあとでうち()って期限(きげん)(ちか)いおかし持ってってよ」
“Colors, stop by my place later and I'll give you some snacks that are near their sell-by date.”