去年
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Base noun form. Refers to the year immediately before the current one. Used in temporal expressions without a counter.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are catching up over coffee at a local café, reminiscing about their past experiences.
去年
きょねん
last year
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Think of 'last year' as a 'kyo' (today) that's gone. 'Kyo' sounds like the start of 『去年』 (kyonen, 'last year') — it's the year before today!
Cultural Note
『去年』 (kyonen) is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to the previous year. In Japan, it's often mentioned in contexts like New Year's greetings or reflecting on past events.
Forms
Base: 去年Base noun form. Refers to the year immediately before the current one. Used in temporal expressions without a counter.