新年早々、大きな地震が発生して驚いた。
I was surprised by a large earthquake occurring right at the start of the New Year.
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I spent a quiet New Year with my family.
新年を迎えるに当たって、一年の抱負を語る。
On the occasion of welcoming the New Year, I talk about my resolutions for the year.
除夜の鐘を聞きながら、百八の煩悩を払い、新年を迎える。
While listening to the New Year's Eve bells, we cast away the 108 worldly desires and welcome the New Year.
謹んで新年のご挨拶を申し上げます。
I respectfully offer my New Year's greetings.
新年に神社へお参りに行った。
I went to visit a shrine for the New Year.
新年の抱負を語った
I talked about my New Year's resolutions.
神社で新年の吉凶を占った。
I predicted my luck for the new year at the shrine.
新年のお参りで、家族の健康を願って新しい御札を授かった。
During the New Year's visit to the shrine, I received a new talisman to pray for my family's health.
Usage Notes
Refers to the beginning of the year. In Japan, this is the most important holiday period.
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