正月 (shōgatsu) means 'New Year.' It refers to the celebration of the new year, one of the most important holidays in Japan. Families gather, eat special food, and visit shrines. For example, 'お正月に実家に帰ります' (I return to my parents' home at New Year's).

一年の始まりを祝う日本の大きな祝日です。家族で過ごします。例：「お正月休み」