カウントダウン (kauntodaun) Japanese meaning: countdown | KotomoraThe countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
We all counted down together to the new year.
Usage patterns
〈事〉までカウントダウンするto count down until an event
We're counting down to the New Year.
カウントダウンが始まるthe countdown begins
The countdown to the release has begun.
カウントダウンに入るto enter the countdown phase
We've entered the countdown to the opening.