～年
～ねん
nen
JLPT N5VocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
～年 (～ねん (nen)) means "~ years". It is read ～ねん (nen). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
~ years
Also : for ~ years · ~ year(s) (duration or year number)
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Meaning ·
The word ～年 (～ねん) means '~ years'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of ~ years.
Example Sentences
日本語を三年勉強しました。
にほんごをさんねんべんきょうしました。
I studied Japanese for three years.
この学校は百年の歴史があります。
このがっこうはひゃくねんのれきしがあります。
This school has a history of one hundred years.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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