年ねん明あけTop 20000MeaningsNoun1. expiration of a term of serviceKanji used年year明brightPitch accentねんあけComposed of年ねんyear; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)Noun明あけdawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)Noun