CEFR A1

year

Translation

年 / 一年

The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun once, about 365 days. It's a fundamental unit of time for calendars and planning.

A year has 12 months.
A year has 12 months.
My birthday is in the summer of next year.
My birthday is in the summer of next year.

カタカナ: イヤー

IPA: /jɪər/

The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun once, about 365 days. It's a fundamental unit of time for calendars and planning.

意味: 地球が太陽の周りを一周するのにかかる時間で、約365日です。カレンダーや計画を立てる上での基本的な時間の単位です。

A year has 12 months. — A year has 12 months.
My birthday is in the summer of next year. — My birthday is in the summer of next year.
It has been a long year since I last saw them. — It has been a long year since I last saw them.

Japanese translations of Year:

for a year (prepositional phrase): During a period of one year. — "She lived in London for a year."
in a year (prepositional phrase): Within the next 12 months. — "I will finish my studies in a year."
a year old (collocation): Having lived for one year. — "The baby is one year old today."
last year (collocation): In the year immediately before the present one. — "I visited my grandparents last year."
next year (collocation): In the year immediately following the present one. — "We are planning a trip for next year."
this year (collocation): In the current year. — "This year has been very productive."
a year ago (collocation): At a time 12 months before the present. — "He started his new job a year ago."