noun

  1. beginning of the year, early in the New Year.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
年明け としあけ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

year, counter for years
とし ネン ね (1st, N5)
bright, light
メイ あ.かり あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)