noun
expiration of a term of service
Used in contexts of employment or apprenticeship, referring to the end of a contracted period. Often associated with traditional trades or live-in work arrangements.
See also: 年季明け (ねんきあけ)
彼は年明けを迎えて、故郷へ帰ることにした。
He decided to return to his hometown after completing his term of service.