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歳
year-end
Meanings
year-end RTKYears OldYearTime
Community Mnemonic
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Santa had to put his foot down to stop a march of little guys, namely elves. They were protesting the harsh treatment they get every year-end when Santa asks them to step up toy production for the holiday season.
Source: Kanji Koohii community
Radical Components
On'yomi
さいせい
Kun'yomi
としとせ