年明け としあけ Meanings Noun beginning of the year; early in the New Year Kanji 年 year. Read as とし. 明 clear. Read as あけ. Example sentences 年明けに子供が産まれる予定です♪I'm expecting a baby in the new year! Words containing 年明け 年明ける (としあける) the New Year dawns Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists