noun, adverb
Used adverbially to mean throughout the entire day, from morning to night. Often appears in literary or somewhat formal contexts.
じんじつ読書にふけった。
I spent the whole day absorbed in reading.
noun, adverb
last day of the month; last day of the year; New Year's Eve
Refers specifically to the final day of a month or year. When referring to the last day of the year, it can mean New Year's Eve. This usage is somewhat old-fashioned and may be encountered in traditional or literary contexts.
十二月の尽日は大みそかとも呼ばれる。
The last day of December is also called ōmisoka.