“The new year begins” in Japanese
Short answer
The new year begins in Japanese is “年が立つ” (toshigatatsu). Full meaning: the New Year begins.
Other ways to say “The new year begins” in Japanese
新年になる
shinnenninaru the New Year begins, the New Year starts
年が明ける
toshigaakeru the New Year begins, the New Year starts
年が改まる
toshigaaratamaru the New Year begins, the New Year starts
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