Mainen or Maitoshi used for every year?

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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?

According to a dictionary http://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/thsrs/12831/meaning/m0u/ : "毎年(まいとし)／毎年(まいねん)… [使い分け] 話し言葉としては、「まいねん」の方が、やや改まった感じを与える。" — Chocolate, Oct 19 '16 at 21:58
P.S. ↑ which is roughly saying: *mainen* sounds more formal than *maitoshi*. — Chocolate, Oct 21 '16 at 01:14

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 18 '16 at 09:20

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As far as I know there is no difference except that maitoshi is used much more frequently.

answered Oct 18 '16 at 09:20

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score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 17 '20 at 08:18

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？

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。

Mainen or Maitoshi used for every year?

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