"년" is a Korean word that translates to "year" in English. It is used to denote a period of twelve months, which is a standard unit of time in both the Gregorian calendar and the lunar calendar. In Korea, the concept of a year is significant for various cultural and social events, including birthdays and holidays. In the context of the Korean zodiac, each year is associated with one of the twelve animals, such as 쥐 (rat) or 호랑이 (tiger). This system is used to determine personality traits and fortunes based on the year of a person's birth. The lunar new year, known as 설날, is a major celebration that marks the beginning of a new year in this cycle.