toshiake
1. beginning of the year; early in the New Year
★ Common
Noun
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1. beginning of the year; early in the New Year
1. expiration of a term of service
1. After the new year; After New Year's
1. Happy New Year.; It is after New Year's.
1. It's not after the new year.; It's not yet the new year.
1. Wasn't after the new year.; Wasn't past the new year.
1. It was after the new year.; It had been after the new year.
1. If/when the new year begins; If/when it's after the new year
1. It is not after the new year.; It's not yet the new year.
1. Probably next year.; Likely after New Year's.