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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

年明け

Readings

Kana: ねんあけ、としあけ
Romaji: nen'ake, toshiake
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

beginning of the year; early in the New Year

2

expiration of a term of service

Kanji

年
Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years
明
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 ミン、 あ.かり、 あか.るい、 あか.るむ、 あか.らむ、 あき.らか、 あ.ける、 -あ.け、 あ.く、 あ.くる、 あ.かす
Meanings: bright, light

Example Sentence

年明(としあ)けに子供(こども)が産(う)まれる予定(よてい)です♪
➥I'm expecting a baby in the new year!
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