さく
昨
ねん
年

noun, adverb

  1. last year.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
さく
昨
ねん
年
 昨年 さくねん ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

yesterday, previous
サク (4th, N3)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　にっ　ニチ (1st, N5)
though, notwithstanding, while
サ　サク　-なが.ら (Kentei Pre-1)
year, counter for years
とし　ネン　ね (1st, N5)