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JLPT N4 Elementary

昨年

Formal term for last year.

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Other forms

去年 kyonen, more common in conversation
Noun, Adverb

Last Year (Formal)

Specifies the year immediately preceding the current one, typically restricted to official contexts or written correspondence.

Example

昨年 の 売上 は 目標 を 達成 しました 。

Last year's sales achieved their target.

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昨年
さくねん
Formal term for last year.
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