noun
New Year's greetings; welcoming the new year
A seasonal greeting meaning 'welcoming spring' (spring symbolizing the new year). Used especially on New Year's cards (年賀状) and decorations.
年賀状に「迎春」と書く。
Write 'Geishun' (New Year's greetings) on a New Year's card.
玄関に迎春の飾りを付けた。
I put up a New Year's decoration at the entrance.
Compound of 迎 (welcome) and 春 (spring), referring to the traditional lunar new year beginning in spring.