今年の米の生産高は、昨年を大幅に上回った。
This year's rice production exceeded last year's by a large margin.
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Compared to last year, there is more snow this year.
今年の人出は、昨年を大幅に上回った。
The turnout this year far exceeded last year's.
今年の売上は昨年の二倍になった。
This year's sales have doubled compared to last year.
その会社の業績は昨年よりも大幅に向上した。
That company's performance greatly improved compared to last year.
父は昨年定年を迎え、新しい趣味を始めた。
My father reached retirement age last year and started a new hobby.
その古い寺は昨年の火事で焼失した
That old temple burned down in last year's fire.
イベントの来場者は昨年を大幅に上回った。
The number of event attendees significantly exceeded last year's.
昨年末は公私ともに多事多端な日々を送っていた。
At the end of last year, I was leading a very busy life both publicly and privately.
Usage Notes
A formal way to say 'last year' (去年). Often used in writing, news, or formal speech.
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