年末(ねんまつ)

Usage

Often paired with 年始(ねんし) (beginning of the year) in the compound 年末年始(ねんまつねんし), which refers to the holiday period spanning late December through early January.

Cultural note

年末(ねんまつ) is associated with 大掃除(おおそうじ) (year-end cleaning), 忘年会(ぼうねんかい) (year-end parties), and preparations for 正月(しょうがつ) (New Year). Many businesses close during 年末年始(ねんまつねんし).

Common collocations

• 年末(ねんまつ)セール: year-end sale
• 年末(ねんまつ)調整(ちょうせい): year-end adjustment (tax)
• 年末年始(ねんまつねんし): year-end and New Year period
• 年末(ねんまつ)商戦(しょうせん): year-end sales competition