年度
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Noun referring to a specific year period, often used for fiscal, academic, or administrative purposes. It typically requires context to distinguish from calendar year. Example: 『2024年度』 (2024 nendo, 'fiscal year 2024').
Theme
In the office, User and their colleague Tanaka-san are discussing work schedules and deadlines for the upcoming fiscal year.
年度
ねんど
fiscal year
Time & DatesCalendar Terms
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'year-end' report for a company's finances. 'Year-end' sounds like 'year' and 'do' — think of 『年度』 (nendo, 'fiscal year') as the 'year-do' or period for accounting.
Cultural Note
In Japan, the fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31, unlike the calendar year. This affects businesses, schools, and government planning, so you'll often hear 『年度』 (nendo) in contexts like budgets or academic terms.
Forms
Base: 年度Noun referring to a specific year period, often used for fiscal, academic, or administrative purposes. It typically requires context to distinguish from calendar year. Example: 『2024年度』 (2024 nendo, 'fiscal year 2024').