元日
がんじつ
ganjitsu
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 8 — supplementary
Quick answer
元日 (がんじつ (ganjitsu)) means "New Year's Day". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
New Year's Day
Also : January 1st
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Example Sentences
元日には、神社に初詣でする人がたくさんいる。
がんじつには、じんじゃにはつもうでするひとがたくさんいる。
On New Year's Day, many people visit shrines for their first prayer.
元日の朝は、家族そろって新年を迎える。
がんじつのあさは、かぞくそろってしんねんをむかえる。
On the morning of New Year's Day, families gather to welcome the new year.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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