とし

toshi
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. year
2. age

Notes

The word 'とし' can refer to both the concept of a calendar year and a person's age, depending on context. It is a common word used in everyday conversation.

Examples

今年は良いとしになるでしょう。

Kotoshi wa yoi toshi ni naru deshou.

This year will be a good year.

彼はとしのわりに若く見える。

Kare wa toshi no wari ni wakaku mieru.

He looks young for his age.

そのとしは大雪が降った。

Sono toshi wa ooyuki ga futta.

That year, there was heavy snowfall.