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ねんごう
nengou
Name of an era, year number
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年号
ねんごう
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Name of an era, year number
nengou
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana ねんごう
Romaji nengou
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What does 年号 mean in Japanese?
The word 年号 (ねんごう) means "name of an era, year number" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 年号?
年号 is read as ねんごう (romaji: nengou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 年号?
年号 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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