きん
近
ねん
年

noun, adverb

  1. recent years.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
きん
近
ねん
年
 近年 きんねん ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

near, early, akin
ちか.い　キン　コン (2nd, N4)
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)
year, counter for years
とし　ネン　ね (1st, N5)