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おととし
ototoshi
Year before last
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おととし
おととし
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Year before last
ototoshi
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana おととし
Romaji ototoshi
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What does おととし mean in Japanese?
The word おととし (おととし) means "year before last" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce おととし?
おととし is read as おととし (romaji: ototoshi). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is おととし?
おととし is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember おととし quickly?
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Where can I practise おととし in sentences?
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