It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 今年 (ことし)
Meaning: this year
Examples
- 今年の夏は暑い。 It is hot this summer.
- 今年は雨が多い。 There has been a lot of rain this year.
- 今年、結婚します。 I’m getting married this year.
- 今年、五十になった。 I turned fifty this year.
- 今年の春は暖かいね。 It’s warm this spring, don’t you think?
- 今年は寝正月でした。 I stayed at home on New Year’s holiday this year.
- 今年は米が豊作でした The rice harvest was good this year.
- 娘が今年成人します。 My daughter will come of age this year.
- 今年の冬は雪が少ない。 There hasn’t been much snow this winter.
- 今年の初夢は何でしたか What was your first dream of the New Year?