今年
ことし
kotoshi
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
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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