年とし明あける

expression, ichidan verb

the new year begins; the New Year dawns

Used to describe the arrival of the new year, often in a slightly literary or formal context. The synonymous phrase 年が明ける is more common in everyday speech.

See also: 年が明ける

Antonyms: 年暮れる

• 年とし明あけるとすぐに初はつ詣もうでに行いく。

  As soon as the new year begins, I go for hatsumōde.

• 年とし明あけてから新あたらしい仕し事ごとを探さがすつもりだ。

  I plan to look for a new job after the new year starts.