expression, godan verb (-tsu)
the New Year begins; a new year starts
Used to mark the arrival of a new year, often in a slightly formal or literary context. Similar to 年が明ける and 年が改まる.
See also: 年が明ける · 年が改まる · 新年になる
年が立つと、気持ちも新たになる。
When the New Year begins, one's feelings are renewed.
The New Year has begun, and already a week has passed.