“First year” in Japanese
Short answer
First year in Japanese is “元年” (gannen). Full meaning: first year (of an imperial era); year something (important) first happened or began.
Other ways to say “First year” in Japanese
初年
shonen first year, early years (of a reign or era)
初年度
shonendo first year, initial (year)
がんねん
gannen first year (of an imperial era); year something (important) first happened or began
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