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beginning of the fiscal year
The start of the fiscal or academic year in Japan, which falls on April 1st. A period of significant transitions including new school terms, new hires, and organizational changes.
In Japan, the fiscal and academic year begins on April 1st. This is a major transition point: students enter new school years, new employees start work, and government budgets reset.
Related words
- 年度末 — end of the fiscal year (March)
- 年度 — fiscal year
- 新年度 — new fiscal year
- 会計年度 — accounting fiscal year
年度始め events include 入学式 (entrance ceremonies), 入社式 (new employee ceremonies), and 人事異動 (personnel transfers).