初はつ仕し事ごと

noun

first day back at work after New Year's

Refers specifically to the first working day after the New Year holiday period in Japan, often with a sense of fresh start.

• 今日きょうは初はつ仕し事ごとで、久ひさしぶりに同どう僚りょうに会あった。

  Today was my first day back at work after the New Year's holiday, and I saw my colleagues for the first time in a while.

noun

first task at a new job; newcomer's first assignment

Used when someone starts a new job or position and is given their first task or responsibility.