年始 ねんし着 ぎ

nenshigi

1. Not a new year's greeting.; Not wishing a happy new year.

1. Was going to begin the year.; Was planning to start the year.

1. New Year's visit/call; Starting with a New Year's visit/call

1. New Year's; Beginning-of-year

1. It is not New Year's.; It's not the New Year season.

1. It's not New Year's.; It's not the New Year season.

1. Was beginning of the year.; It was the new year.

1. Happy New Year.; Beginning of the year.

1. Is not New Year's attire.; Is not for New Year's.

1. Wasn't wearing/having on at the beginning of the year.; Didn't start the year wearing/having on.

1. Probably at the beginning of the year.

1. Was not wearing a New Year's outfit.; Was not dressed for the New Year.

1. Wasn't wearing a kimono for New Year's.; Didn't dress up for New Year's.

1. Probably at the beginning of the year.; Likely to happen at New Year's.

1. Was not worn at the beginning of the year.; Was not put on for New Year's.

1. If/when the new year's preparations were done; If/when the new year's decorations were up

1. If/when the new year's greeting has been sent; If the new year's greeting is sent

1. If/when the year begins; If/when New Year's comes