年とし明あけTop 9000MeaningsNoun1. beginning of the year; early in the New YearKanji used年year明brightPitch accentとしあけComposed of年としyear; age; years; past one's prime; old ageNoun明あけdawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)NounExamples1年とし明あけに子こ供どもが産うまれる予よ定ていです♪I'm expecting a baby in the new year!