年間
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Base noun form. Refers to a period of one year, often used in time expressions or to indicate annual duration. Can be combined with other words to specify yearly events or plans.
Theme
In a workplace meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss project timelines and annual goals.
年間
ねんかん
year (as a duration)
Time & DatesTemporal Duration
Memory Hook
Think of 'annual' events like a yearly festival — 'nen' (年) means 'year' and 'kan' (間) means 'interval' or 'period.' So 『年間』 (nenkan, 'year') is the 'year interval' or duration of a year.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『年間』 (nenkan, 'year') is commonly used in contexts like 『年間計画』 (nenkan keikaku, 'annual plan') or 『年間パスポート』 (nenkan pasupooto, 'annual passport') for attractions. It emphasizes the span or duration over a year, often in business or educational settings.
Forms
Base: 年間Base noun form. Refers to a period of one year, often used in time expressions or to indicate annual duration. Can be combined with other words to specify yearly events or plans.