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[がん(元)·たん(旦)]
gantan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 元旦

noun
  1. New Year's Day
  2. New Year's morning; morning of New Year's Day (orig. meaning)
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Definition and Synonyms for 元旦

New Year'S Day the first day of the year
Synonyms: 元日, 元旦

Meanings for each kanji in 元旦

» beginning; former time; origin
» daybreak; dawn; morning

Categories 元旦 is a member of

Legal Holiday authorized by law and limiting work or official business
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Sample Sentences for 元旦

New Year's Day is the key to the year.
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On New Year's Day, many people visit neighborhood shrines.
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