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今年は暑い夏が続きました
This year has had a long, hot summer
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)
Use '今年' when discussing events or plans happening in the current calendar year.
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).
Combination of 今 (now, this) + 年 (year)
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the current calendar year. Often appears in planning, reflection, and time-based discussions.