Translation of Japanese word "年" to English
年
とし
[toshi]
IPA: /toɕi/
Meaning
NounA period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons.
How to use
年 (toshi / nen) — 'year'. 今年 (kotoshi) — this year. 来年 (rainen) — next year. 去年 (kyonen) — last year. 毎年 (maitoshi) — every year.
🇬🇧 English
year
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 年
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とし
Romaji Transcription: toshi
Example Sentences
今年はいい年になりそうです。
ことし は いい とし に なりそうです。
This year seems to be a good year.
年末は家族と一緒に過ごします。
ねんまつ は かぞく と いっしょに すごします。
I spend the end of the year with my family.
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Common phrases
- 来年 / 去年 / 今年— next / last / this year
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Frequency rank: #101 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "年" mean?▼
The Japanese word "年" means "year" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "年"?▼
The word "年" is read as "とし" (toshi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a year in the calendar.".
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