Japanese

ことし
Meaning: this year
Part of Speech: Noun

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今
年

Example sentences

I'm thinking of starting a new hobby this year.
今年は桜が早く咲いた
This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed early.
今年の冬は雪が少なかったです。
There was little snow this winter.
今年の夏は、最高気温が四十度を超える日が多かった
This summer, there were many days when the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees.
去年と比べて、今年は雪が多い。
Compared to last year, there is a lot of snow this year.
今年の目標は、毎日三十分走ることです。
My goal for this year is to run for 30 minutes every day.
今年の正月は、久しぶりに実家へ帰って家族と過ごした。
This New Year, I went back to my parents' home for the first time in a long while and spent time with my family.
今年はものすごい暑さだ。
It's incredibly hot this year.
今年の試験は比較的簡単だった。
This year's exam was relatively easy.
父は今年で四十歳になります。
My father turns forty this year.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current calendar year.

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