Japanese

いちねん
Meaning: one year
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

一
年

Example sentences

A year has passed since graduation.
彼はこの一年で背がずいぶん伸びた。
He has grown quite a bit taller in the past year.
彼はこの一年で精神的にも大きく成長した。
He has grown significantly mentally over the past year.
この製品には一年の保証が付いています。
This product comes with a one-year warranty.
歳を取ると、一年が過ぎるのが早く感じる。
As you get older, you feel like a year passes more quickly.
一年は十二ヶ月あります。
There are twelve months in a year.
新年を迎えるに当たって、一年の抱負を語る。
On the occasion of welcoming the New Year, I talk about my resolutions for the year.
一月は一年で最も寒い月だ。
January is the coldest month of the year.
この地域は一年を通じて温暖な気候に恵まれている。
This region is blessed with a mild climate throughout the year.
12月は一年で最後の月です。
December is the last month of the year.

Usage Notes

A duration of 12 months or a specific calendar year.

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