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年始
nenshi
Description
「年始」は、新しい年が始まったばかりの時期のことです。
"年始" refers to the period just after the new year has begun.
日本では年始に、友だちや会社の人にあいさつをすることが多いです。
In Japan, it is common to greet friends and coworkers during 年始.
Meanings
年始nenshi
the beginning of the year; New Year period
年始は家族とゆっくり過ごします。
I spend the New Year quietly with my family.
年始nenshi
New Year's greeting or visit
上司の家へ年始のあいさつに行きました。
I went to my boss's house to greet them for the New Year.
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Notes
- Etymology
年 (year) + 始 (beginning); contrasts with 年末 (nenmatsu, end of year).
- Nuance
Often paired as 年末年始 to mean the whole holiday season around New Year.
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