今年
ことし
kotoshi
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

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今年 (ことし (kotoshi)) means "This year". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

This year

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Example Sentences

今年の目標は、日本語をもっと上達させることです。

ことしのもくひょうは、にほんごをもっとじょうたつさせることです。

This year's goal is to improve my Japanese more.

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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