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がんねん
gan'nen
First year (of a specific reign)
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元年
がんねん
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First year (of a specific reign)
gan'nen
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana がんねん
Romaji gan'nen
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What does 元年 mean in Japanese?
The word 元年 (がんねん) means "first year (of a specific reign)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 元年?
元年 is read as がんねん (romaji: gan'nen). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 元年?
元年 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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