noun
Refers specifically to the night of December 31st, often associated with traditions like 除夜の鐘 (the ringing of the temple bell 108 times).
除夜の鐘を聞きながら新年を迎えた。
We welcomed the new year while listening to the New Year's Eve bells.
除夜には家族で年越しそばを食べる。
On New Year's Eve, we eat year-crossing soba with the family.