年ねん末まつ

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

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noun, adverb

year-end; end of the year

Refers to the period around the end of the calendar year, especially late December. Often used in contexts like year-end parties, greetings, and preparations.

年ねん末まつはいつも忙いそがしい。
The end of the year is always busy.
年ねん末まつに大おお掃そう除じをする。
I do a big cleaning at year-end.

Kanji

年year, counter for years
末end, close, tip

Similar words

年ねん始し
年始 means the beginning of the year, typically early January, in contrast to 年末 which is the end of the year.
年としの瀬せ
年の瀬 is a more literary or traditional expression for the very end of the year, often carrying a sense of urgency or bustle.

Etymology

Compound of 年 (year) and 末 (end).