今年
kotoshinoun★Beginner— this year
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
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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
root和英辞典