to celebrate or congratulate; to observe or hold a festival or celebration for a happy occasion.
家族みんなで母の還暦を祝った。
The whole family celebrated my mother's 60th birthday.
町の祭りでは地元の人々が伝統を祝う。
At the town festival locals celebrate their traditions.
同僚が昇進したので、小さな会で彼を祝った。
A colleague was promoted, so we celebrated him at a small gathering.
to present a gift or drink in celebration; to make a congratulatory offering or toast.
昇進を祝って部長に花束を贈った。
I gave the manager a bouquet to celebrate his promotion.
合格を祝ってみんなで乾杯した。
We all toasted to celebrate passing (the exam).
to wish for or pray for (someone's happy future, good fortune, safety, etc.); to offer blessings.
友人の結婚式で二人の幸せを心から祝った。
At my friend's wedding I sincerely wished them happiness.
新築の家の前でその家族の繁栄を祝ってお祈りした。
In front of the newly built house we prayed for the family's prosperity.