Japanese word

年月

Pronunciation

Romajitoshitsuki

Meaning

  • nounyear and month

Example

申込書に年月を書いてください。mōshi komi sho ni toshi tsuki o ka i te ku da sa i

Please write the year and month on the application form.

Illustration for 年月 (year and month)

More examples

家族と過ごした年月は、私の大切な思い出です。ka zoku to su go shi ta toshi tsuki wa watashi no tai setsu na omo i de de su

The years I spent with my family are among my most precious memories.

Core concept

Points to the calendar position formed by one year and one month, leaving the day unspecified.

Common phrases

  • 年月が経つtoshi tsuki ga ta tsu

    time passes

  • 長い年月naga i toshi tsuki

    many years

  • 年月を経てtoshi tsuki o he te

    over the years

  • 年月を重ねるtoshi tsuki o kasa ne ru

    spend many years

Definition in Japanese

日を特定せず、年と月だけで表した日付。hi o toku tei se zu toshi to tsuki da ke de arawa shi ta hi zuke

Word origin

The Japanese compound 年月 (toshitsuki) joins 年 (toshi, "year") with 月 (tsuki, "month") and refers to these two parts of a date together.

Usage tips

  • When people discuss long-term plans, stating the year and month often gives enough timing information before a specific day is decided.

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