去年
kyonen
Common
N5
noun
Translations
1.
last year
2.
the previous year
Notes
The term '去年' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the previous year. It is a straightforward term without significant cultural implications.
Tags
#time
#past
#year
Examples
去年はたくさん旅行しました。
Kyonen wa takusan ryokou shimashita.
I traveled a lot last year.
去年の夏はとても暑かったです。
Kyonen no natsu wa totemo atsukatta desu.
Last summer was very hot.
去年から日本語を勉強しています。
Kyonen kara nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu.
I have been studying Japanese since last year.