The beginning of the year; New Year period or the first days of the year.
年始に親戚の家を訪ねるのが習慣です。
It's customary to visit relatives at the start of the year.
会社は年始に業務開始の挨拶をする。
The company gives a New Year's opening greeting at the start of the year.
年始の休暇を利用して旅行に行った。
I went on a trip during the New Year's holiday.
New Year's greetings; acts of greeting at the start of the year (e.g., New Year's calls or visits).
年始の挨拶に来たので、少しお茶を出した。
Someone came to give New Year's greetings, so I served some tea.
年始の挨拶回りは親しい人だけにした。
I limited my New Year's visits to close acquaintances only.