English–Japanese

“end of the year” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinenmatsu

Example

年末は家で過ごします。nen matsu wa ie de su go shi ma su

I spend the end of the year at home.

Illustration for 年末 (end of the year)

How to say “end of the year” in Japanese

“End of the year” in Japanese is 年末 (nenmatsu).

Marks the point or period when a year comes to an end.

Full entry for 年末: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 年末

年末には家族で大掃除をします。nen matsu ni wa ka zoku de dai sō ji o shi ma su

At the end of the year, my family and I do a thorough house cleaning.

Tips for using 年末

  • In everyday Japanese, 年末 (nenmatsu) often refers to the busy period before New Year's Day, when people finish annual tasks and prepare for the holiday.

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