No. 539 in Japanese
来年
"Next year."
In a sentence
来年、私は日本を訪れます。
Next year, I will visit Japan.
The word '来年' (raien) is a noun meaning 'next year'. It is used here to specify the time when the action of visiting Japan will take place.
来年の夏はとても暑くなると言われています。
It is said that next summer will be very hot.
'来年' (next year) is used here as the time frame for the summer ('来年の夏', 'next year's summer') being discussed.
来年も、友達と一緒に旅行できたら嬉しいです。
I would be happy if I can travel with my friends next year, too.
'来年' is used to specify the desired time frame (next year) for the action of traveling with friends, showing a conditional or hopeful statement.
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