Meaning

Primary

End Of The Year

Alternatives

Year End Gift, End Of Year Gift

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Years old of livelihood. This is each year of livelihood that you have, and at the end of each year you've reached the end of the year. This may also refer to a year end gift.

Reading

せいぼ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You've learned this reading, but it might not be the one you were expecting. It's せい, like the saber you use to cut down the old year before starting the new one.

Context

Context Sentences

本当にちゃんと上司へのお歳暮持ったの?

Are you sure you have the proper year-end gift for your boss?

Kanji Composition