元旦

The morning of New Year’s Day.

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元日 ganjitsu - refers to the entire day of January 1st

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New Year's Day / New Year's Morning

This term specifically designates the morning of January 1st, distinguishing the time of day from the date itself.

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元旦に初日の出を見に行きました。

I went to see the first sunrise on the morning of New Year's Day.

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元旦

がんたん

The morning of New Year's Day.

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