- nengaranenjuu all year round, all the time, year in and year out
Used in casual speech and writing to emphasize that something happens constantly or throughout the entire year, often with a hint of exasperation or humor.
彼は年がら年中スマホをいじっている。
Kare wa nengaranenjuu sumaho o ijitte iru.
He fiddles with his smartphone all year round.
この店は年がら年中混んでいる。
Kono mise wa nengaranenjuu konde iru.
This shop is crowded all the time.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 一年中 (ichinenjuu), which means 'throughout the year' but without the connotation of relentless frequency.
Press the microphone and say: 年がら年中
Ready to listen
💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.