今年
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Noun referring to the current year. Used without a counter. Example: 『今年は2024年です』 (kotoshi wa 2024-nen desu, 'This year is 2024').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are catching up over coffee at a café, discussing their plans and reflections for the upcoming year.
今年
ことし
this year
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine a calendar with a big circle around the current year. You point and say, 'This year is 今年 (kotoshi, 'this year') — like 'coat' (ko) and 'toe' (to) and 'she' (shi) all together in this year!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 今年 (kotoshi, 'this year') is often used in greetings like 『今年もよろしくお願いします』 (kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu, 'I look forward to your continued support this year') during New Year celebrations.
Forms
Base: 今年Noun referring to the current year. Used without a counter. Example: 『今年は2024年です』 (kotoshi wa 2024-nen desu, 'This year is 2024').