年ねん季き明あけ

noun

expiration of a term of service; completion of an apprenticeship

Refers to the end of a fixed period of service, such as an apprenticeship, indentured labor, or a contractual work term. Often used in historical or traditional contexts.

• 彼かれは年ねん季き明あけを迎むかえて、ようやく独どく立りつした。

  He finally became independent after completing his apprenticeship.

• 年ねん季き明あけの祝いわいとして、親おや方かたから道どう具ぐを贈おくられた。

  As a celebration of finishing his term, he was given tools by his master.