twelfth month (esp. of the lunar calendar)
しわすしはす
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twelfth month (esp. of the lunar calendar), December
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師走に入ると、街は年末の準備で活気づく。
As December begins, the town becomes lively with preparations for the year-end.
師走には、大掃除やお歳暮の準備など、日本の伝統的な行事が多い。
In December, there are many traditional Japanese events such as year-end cleaning and preparing Oseibo gifts.
師走の語源は、僧侶（師）が仏事のために走り回る（走）から来ていると言われる。
The etymology of "Shiwasu" is said to come from priests (shi) running around (wasu) for Buddhist services.
師走の慌ただしさの中で、一年を振り返る時間を持つことは大切だ。
Amidst the hustle and bustle of December, it's important to take time to reflect on the year.
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