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一年
ichinen
Description
「一年」は、月が十二回ある期間のことです。
"一年" means a period of twelve months.
学校では、はじめの学年を「一年」ということもあります。
At school, the first grade is sometimes called "一年".
Meanings
一年ichinen
one year; a period of twelve months
日本に一年住んでいます。
I have been living in Japan for one year.
一年ichinen
first year; first grade (in school)
弟は高校一年です。
My younger brother is a first-year high school student.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 年 (year); can also be read 'ichinen' meaning first school year.
- Nuance
一年間 stresses the whole duration, while 一年 alone can mean the count or the grade level.
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