j.

Definitions of j.
  1. noun
    a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
    synonyms: jaar, kalenderjaar
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    types:
    jubeljaar
    (Roman Catholic Church) a period of remission from sin (usually granted every 25 years)
    schrikkeljaar
    in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years divisible by 400
    begrotingsjaar, belastingjaar, boekjaar, dienstjaar
    any accounting period of 12 months
    type of:
    periode, tijd, tijdsafstand, tijdsduur
    an amount of time
  2. noun
    a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity
    synonyms: jaar
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    types:
    collegejaar
    the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying
    type of:
    periode, tijd, tijdsafstand, tijdsduur
    an amount of time
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