正月

しょうがつ

New Year, New Year's Day

N4noun·shougatsu

How to remember it

正 (proper) + 月 (month) — the proper first month, celebrated as New Year.

Example sentences

  • 正月は家族で過ごす。

    しょうがつはかぞくですごす。

    I spend New Year's with my family.

  • 今年の正月は実家に帰る。

    ことしのしょうがつはじっかにかえる。

    I'll visit my parents' house this New Year.

Usage

Often prefixed with お (お正月) for politeness.

Related words

お正月初詣お年玉大晦日

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