Meaning

Primary

Happy New Year

Alternative

Happy New Year!

Word Type

expression

Explanation

Remember how you learned that 新年 means "New Year?" Well when you say humble congratulations on the new year, you're really saying Happy New Year!

Reading

きんがしんねん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

年賀状には謹賀新年と書いてありました。

Happy New Year! was written on the New Year’s card.

Kanji Composition