初年度
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Meanings
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first year; initial year
Refers to the first year of a period, program, or fiscal year. Often used in business, education, or institutional contexts.
First-year sales exceeded expectations.
In the first year of this program, you learn the basics.
Usage patterns
- 初年度から〈動詞〉to do something right from the first year
He was already making an impact in his first year as a professional.
- 初年度に〈数〉を達成するto achieve a certain figure in the first year
The company achieved 100 million yen in sales in its first year.