Translation of Japanese word "来年" to English
来年
らいねん
[rainen]
IPA: /ɾaineɴ/
Meaning
Verb(This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
来年 (rainen) — 'next year'. 来年の予定 — next year's plans. Antonym: 去年 (kyonen).
🇬🇧 English
next year
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 来年
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): らいねん
Romaji Transcription: rainen
Example Sentences
来年は新しい仕事に就く予定です。
らいねん は あたらしい しごと に つく よてい です。
I plan to start a new job next year.
来年は旅行に行くつもりです。
らいねん は りょこう に いく つもり です。
I intend to travel next year.
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Common phrases
- 来年の春— next spring
- 来年こそは— next year for sure
- 来年の目標— next year's goal
Frequency rank: #544 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "来年" mean?▼
The Japanese word "来年" means "next year" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "来年"?▼
The word "来年" is read as "らいねん" (rainen). 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 the year after the current year.".
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