平年
Meanings
1
non-leap year; common year
Refers to a year that is not a leap year, i.e., a year with 365 days.
In a non-leap year, February has 28 days.
2
average year; normal year
Used in contexts like weather, climate, or statistics to describe a year with typical or average conditions.
This year's rainfall is higher than in an average year.
Usage patterns
- 平年より〈形容詞〉more/less ~ than an average year
This summer is hotter than an average year.
- 平年に比べて〈事〉compared to an average year
The amount of rain was less compared to an average year.