Definition of 事始め (ことはじめ)
ことはじ
事始め
ことはじめ
kotohajime
noun
1.
taking up a new line of work, the beginning of things
2.
starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto)
3.
resuming work after the New Year's vacation
See also:仕事始め
Other readings:
こと始め【ことはじめ】
Related Kanji
| 事 | matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly |
| 始 | commence, begin |