Translation guide
The English word 'annual' is used to describe something that happens once a year or lasts for a year. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 毎年 (maitoshi) for 'every year' or 年一回 (nen'ikkai) for 'once a year'. For 'annual' as in a yearly event or publication, 年次 (nenji) or 年刊 (nenkan) are used. Be careful: literal translations like アニュアル (anyuaru) are not natural Japanese.
To describe an event, activity, or occurrence that takes place once every year.
Means 'once a year'. Used for events, meetings, checkups, etc. It is a neutral, common expression.
This meeting is held once a year.
Also means 'once a year'. Slightly more conversational than 年一回. Interchangeable in most contexts.
I get an annual health checkup.
Means 'every year'. Often used when the event is recurring annually. It can sometimes replace 'annual' when the meaning is 'yearly'.
A formal prefix meaning 'annual'. Used in compound words like 年次報告 (annual report) or 年次大会 (annual conference). Not used alone.
To describe something that covers a period of one year, such as a subscription, plan, or salary.
Means 'for one year' or 'annual' in the sense of duration. Used for subscriptions, contracts, totals, etc.
If you sign up for an annual contract, you get a discount.
Specifically means 'annual salary'. Used in sports, business, etc.
To refer to a book, report, or event that is published or occurs annually.
Means 'yearbook' or 'annual publication'. Used for almanacs, statistical yearbooks, etc.
This annual contains the latest data.
Means 'annual report', often used in business or organizational contexts.
A prefix meaning 'published annually'. Used in compounds like 年刊誌 (annual magazine). Less common than 年鑑.
In botany, a plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
The standard term for an annual plant. Used in gardening and botany.
Marigolds are annual plants.
The katakana word アニュアル is sometimes used in Japanese, but it is not natural and sounds like English. Use the native Japanese expressions above instead.
毎年、花火大会があります。
There is an annual fireworks festival.
Please submit the annual report.
彼の年俸は1億円です。
His annual salary is 100 million yen.
会社の年報を読みました。
I read the company's annual report.
この雑誌は年刊です。
This magazine is an annual publication.