An academic year (the yearly period used by schools), marking the annual schooling cycle.
新しい学年は4月に始まる学校が多い。
Many schools start the new academic year in April.
今年の学年は予算が足りず、設備の更新ができなかった。
This academic year lacked budget, so facilities couldn't be updated.
学年末に成績表が配られる。
Report cards are distributed at the end of the academic year.
A student's year or grade in school (e.g., first year, third year); indicates what grade/year the student is in.
彼は大学で経済学を専攻する3年生、学年は3年だ。
He majors in economics at university and is a third-year student (in his third academic year).
学年が上がると履修できる授業も変わる。
As you advance in grade/year, the courses you can take also change.
新入生はまず自分の学年を確認してください。
New students should first confirm their year/grade.