English–Japanese
“this year” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikotoshi
Example
今年は新しい本を買います。kotoshi wa atara shi i hon o ka i ma su
I will buy a new book this year.
How to say “this year” in Japanese
“This year” in Japanese is 今年 (kotoshi).
Identifies the calendar year that includes the present time.
Example sentences with 今年
今年は去年より暖かいです。kotoshi wa kyo nen yo ri atata ka i de su
This year is warmer than last year.
Tips for using 今年
- Japanese places 今年 (kotoshi) before a noun to specify a plan or event for the current year, as in 今年の夏 (kotoshi no natsu), "this year's summer."