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Meanings
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resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first work of the year
Refers to the first day back at work after the New Year holiday, or the first time one works in the new year. Often used in business contexts.
Today was the first day back at work after the New Year's vacation, and I went to the office for the first time in a while.
On the first workday of the year, everyone exchanges New Year's greetings.
Usage patterns
- 仕事始めを迎えるto reach the first business day of the new year
Many companies have their first business day of the year on January 4th.
- 仕事始めに〈事〉をするto do something on the first day back at work
All employees exchanged New Year's greetings on the first day back at work.