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VocabJLPT N1

whole year

NounAdverb

Definitions

1. whole year
2. all year round
3. always
4. during an era

This word means "all year round" or "throughout the year," and can also mean "always" or "constantly." It is used to describe something that happens continuously or repeatedly, such as a shop being busy all year or someone always complaining.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

By the way, does your department really work overtime all year?

Sentence 2

My dog sheds all year long — keeping up with the cleaning is exhausting!

Sentence 3

This factory operates year-round.

Sentence 4

We maintain the same pricing year-round.

Sentence 5

Traffic is heavy all year, but spring is especially congested.