年の瀬

としのせ

Also written 歳の瀬

Meanings

1. Expression, Noun the year end; end of the year; last days of the year

Kanji

• 年 year. Read as とし.
• 瀬 shallows. Read as せ.

Example sentences

• 本日は年の瀬のお忙しい中お集まりいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
  I am sincerely grateful that everyone has gathered today in this year-end rush time.
• もう年の瀬ですね。
  The year is coming to an end.
• 年の瀬ですね。
  It's the end of the year.

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