A congratulation or the act/feeling of celebrating a happy event; also the party or ceremony for that purpose.
大学の卒業を家族で小さなお祝いをした。
We had a small family celebration for my university graduation.
結婚のお祝いに友人がパーティーを開いてくれた。
A friend threw a party to celebrate the wedding.
入学のお祝いに祖父母からお小遣いをもらった。
I received pocket money from my grandparents as an entrance celebration gift.
A congratulatory gift given for occasions such as weddings or the birth of a child.
友達の出産祝いにベビー服を贈った。
I gave baby clothes as a gift to celebrate my friend's childbirth.
結婚のお祝いにお金を包んで渡すのが一般的だ。
It is common to give money in an envelope as a wedding gift.
退職のお祝いに同僚たちと贈り物を選んだ。
For a retirement gift, I chose a present together with colleagues.