1.
year-round; all year; throughout the year
Spanning or available throughout the entire year, not limited to a particular season. Often used as an adverbial modifier.
このプールは通年営業している。
This pool is open year-round.
沖縄では通年で温暖な気候が続く。
Okinawa enjoys a warm climate throughout the year.
この農園は通年で様々な野菜を栽培しており、季節を問わず出荷できる。
This farm grows various vegetables year-round and can ship regardless of the season.
Used to indicate that something continues or is available throughout all four seasons. Typically modifies a noun or verb phrase.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 通年営業 (open year-round)
- 通年採用 (year-round hiring)
- 通年で利用できる (available year-round)
Contrasts with 季節限定 (seasonal/limited to a season). Commonly appears in business, tourism, and agriculture contexts.