年とし改あらたまる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

the New Year dawns; the year changes

A set phrase used when the old year gives way to the new one, often in formal or literary contexts. Compare with 年明ける, which focuses on the year beginning.

See also: 年明ける

• 年とし改あらたまって、皆みな様さまいかがお過すごしでしょうか。

  The New Year has dawned; how is everyone doing?

• 年とし改あらたまるとともに、気き持もちも新あらたになる。

  As the year changes, one's feelings are renewed as well.