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I see Mainen and Maitoshi used for every year? Is there any difference and why
would one be used over another?
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Mainen or Maitoshi used for every year?
As far as I know there is no difference except that maitoshi is used much more
frequently.
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> <http://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q115611556>  
>  Q. 毎年は 「まいとし」 「まいねん」 どっちですか？
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> A. どちらの読み方でも問題ありませんよ。 日常会話とか会議報告とか、それぞれの雰囲気にあった読み方を選んでください。

So this person suggests that "Mainen" sounds more formal (more business
-like), and I agree.

「とし」 makes me think of this character ( 歳 ), but it may be just me.

> dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/206813/meaning/m0u/ -- まいさい【毎歳】 === 毎年。としごと。
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