お祝い

おいわい
Alternative writings: お祝, 御祝い, 御祝
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

A congratulation or the act/feeling of celebrating a happy event; also the party or ceremony for that purpose.

NounHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

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.

2

A congratulatory gift given for occasions such as weddings or the birth of a child.

Noun

Examples

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.

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