1A one-year period used as an accounting or administrative cycle; in Japan this usually runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.
来年度の予算はまだ決まっていない。
The budget for next fiscal year hasn't been decided yet.
うちの会社の年度は4月に始まる。
Our company's fiscal year begins in April.
年度が変わると、新しい制度が導入されることが多い。
New systems are often introduced when the fiscal year changes.
2The one-year cycle used by schools; in Japan the school year usually starts in April and ends the following March.
今年度から新しい教科書が使われるようになった。
Starting this academic year, new textbooks are being used.
4月から新しい年度が始まり、教室の雰囲気も一新された。
The new academic year began in April, and the classroom atmosphere was refreshed as well.
年度末が近づき、学校では卒業式の準備が進んでいる。
As the end of the academic year approaches, the school is preparing for the graduation ceremony.
3The year of manufacture or release for a product such as a car or appliance (e.g., the 2024 model year).
このパソコンは古い年度のモデルなので、性能はあまり高くない。
This computer is an older model year, so its performance isn't very high.
年度ごとに仕様が少しずつ変わるので、購入前に確認したほうがいい。
The specifications change a little each model year, so you should check before buying.