JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
年 — year
- Reading
- ネン・とし
- Meaning
- year; counter for years
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
年 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ネン・とし and it means year; counter for years. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
年 appears in everyday japanese words such as 年 (year), 元年 (first year) and 定年 (retirement age).
Japanese words containing 年
Frequently asked questions
What does 年 mean in Japanese?
年 means year; counter for years in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 年 read?
年 is read ネン・とし. Reading it inside real words — 年 and 元年 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 年 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 年 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 年 in a word?
A common word containing 年 is 年 (とし) — "year". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 年 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 年 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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