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今年
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What does "今年" mean in English?
this year今年は暑い夏が続きました
This year has had a long, hot summer
How to use "今年" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
the current year, the year in which the speaker is currently living
今年は何の目標がありますか？
What are your goals for this year?
今年は特に忙しかった
This year has been particularly busy
Often used in contrast to other time periods (e.g., last year, next year)
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Time Reference
Use '今年' when discussing events or plans happening in the current calendar year.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
While '今年' literally means 'this year,' it's often used in contrast to other time periods like '去年' (last year) or '来年' (next year).
Word Origin
Combination of 今 (now, this) + 年 (year)
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the current calendar year. Often appears in planning, reflection, and time-based discussions.
Word Breakdown
今
now, this
prefix年
year
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