this year; the current year
Formal equivalent of 今年 (ことし). Used in business, official documents, and announcements. Can function as a noun or adverbially.
本年もよろしくお願いいたします。
We look forward to your continued support this year as well.
本年の売上は前年を上回りました。
This year's sales exceeded those of the previous year.
Thank you for your continued support this year.
We would appreciate a reply sometime within this year.
I will be stepping down as representative as of this year.