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年
年 (readings: ねん, とし; Japanese kanji) means “year”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 今年 (this year).
What does 年 mean?
| Kanji | 年 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | year |
| Readings | ねん, とし |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 年
年 is read ねん or とし depending on the word.
Example words with 年
| Example | 今年 (this year) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14