This is the 4559th most frequent Japanese word.
年始
"Year's beginning" or "New Year."
年始 is used to denote the beginning of the year, focusing on the New Year's celebration.
年始には家族みんなで新年を祝いましょう。
At the beginning of the year, let's celebrate the New Year with the whole family.
年始 refers to the early days of the year, specifically used in a business context for planning.
会社は年始の会議で今年の目標を共有しました。
The company shared this year's goals at the beginning-of-the-year meeting.
年始 signifies the start of the year, commonly associated with events like sales or promotions.