Japanese

まいとし
Meaning: every year; annually
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

毎年、家族で北海道へ旅行に行きます。
Every year, I go on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
祖先の霊を祭るために、毎年実家に帰省している。
I return to my family home every year to worship the spirits of our ancestors.
毎年お盆には家族で先祖の墓に参ります。
Every year during Obon, our family visits the ancestors' graves.
学校では毎年、様々な行事が行われる。
Various events are held every year at school.
毎年、多くの観光客が京都を訪れる。
Many tourists visit Kyoto every year.

Usage Notes

Refers to something that happens each year without exception.

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