chōsa i
1. beginning of the year
Noun
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1. beginning of the year
1. Was born in the year of the zodiac animal.; Was born in that year.
1. Not a first visit.; Not a beginning of the year.
1. It is not my first time.; I am not a beginner.
1. Wasn't born in that year.; Wasn't originally from that year.
1. Probably next year.; Likely to happen next year.
1. If/when the year begins; At the start of the year
1. It is not my birthday.; I am not celebrating my birthday.
1. Wasn't born in the year of the [animal]; Wasn't a [animal] year baby.
1. Happy Birthday.; Congratulations on another year.