おととし
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Noun referring to the calendar year two years before the current one. Used alone or in phrases like 『おととしの夏』 (ototoshi no natsu, 'summer of the year before last').
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are catching up over coffee at a café. Yuta is reminiscing about past events and asks User about a specific year.
おととし
おととし
year before last
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine you're counting years: 'last year' is 『きょねん』 (kyonen), and 'year before last' is 『おととし』 (ototoshi). Think of 'ototo' as 'oh-toe-toe' — stepping back two years in time!
Cultural Note
In Japan, age and years are often referenced in conversations about life events, such as 『おととし結婚しました』 (ototoshi kekkon shimashita, 'I got married the year before last'). This term helps specify past events precisely.
Forms
Base: おととしNoun referring to the calendar year two years before the current one. Used alone or in phrases like 『おととしの夏』 (ototoshi no natsu, 'summer of the year before last').