Translation and Meaning of: 今年 - kotoshi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 今年 (kotoshi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kotoshi
Kana: ことし
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: this year
Meaning in English: this year
Definition: "This year" refers to the period from January 1st to December 31st.
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Explanation and Etymology - (今年) kotoshi
The Japanese word "今年" (kotoshi) is composed of the kanji "ko" (this), "to" (year) and "sh" (particle that indicates the present). Its etymology dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "kotosi". From the Edo period (1603-1868), the writing was changed to "Kotoshi". The word is used to refer to the current year, that is, the year when you are living at the time of speech.How to Write in Japanese - (今年) kotoshi
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Synonyms and Similar - (今年) kotoshi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
本年度; 本年; 今回; 今年度; 今年の年度; 今年の; 今年の期間; 今年の間; 今年の一年間; 今年一年; 今年一年間; 今年一年の間; 今年の一年; 今年の一年間; 今年の一年の期間; 今年の一年の間; 今年の一年間の期間; 今年の一年間の間; 今年の年; 今年の年度の期間; 今年の年度の間; 今年の年度の一年間; 今年の年度の一年; 今年の年度の一年間の期間; 今年の年度の一年間の間.
Words containing: 今年
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Words with the same pronunciation: ことし kotoshi
Example Sentences - (今年) kotoshi
Below are some example sentences:
今年は良い年になりますように。
Kotoshi wa yoi toshi ni narimasu you ni
May this year be a good year.
- 今年 (kotoshi) - This year
- は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 良い (yoi) - Good
- 年 (toshi) - Year
- に (ni) - Particle that indicates the purpose or objective
- なります (narimasu) - Become
- ように (youni) - Expression that indicates desire or hope
今年は豊作になるように祈っています。
Kotoshi wa hōsaku ni naru yō ni inotte imasu
I pray for a good harvest this year.
- 今年 - this year
- は - topic particle
- 豊作 - abundant harvest
- に - target particle
- なる - become
- ように - for what
- 祈っています - I'm praying
今年は暑い夏だった。
Kotoshi wa atsui natsu datta
This year was a hot summer.
- 今年 - this year
- は - topic particle
- 暑い - warm
- 夏 - summer
- だった - past of the verb "to be"
今年度の予算は増えました。
Konendo no yosan wa fuetamashita
This year's budget has increased.
- 今年度の - This fiscal year
- 予算は - Budget
- 増えました - Increased
今年の年鑑はとても素晴らしいです。
Kotoshi no nenkan wa totemo subarashii desu
This year's annual look is very wonderful.
- 今年の - this year
- 年鑑 - directory
- は - topic particle
- とても - very
- 素晴らしい - amazing
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
私は今年二十歳です。
Watashi wa kotoshi nijuu sai desu
I am 20 years old this year.
I am 20 years old this year.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 今年 (kotoshi) - noun meaning "this year"
- 二十 (hatachi) - numeral meaning "twenty"
- 歳 (sai) - suffix indicating age
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "this year" é "(今年) kotoshi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
