Japanese

おいわい
Meaning: celebration; celebratory gift; event
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

友達の結婚のお祝いに、花束を贈りました。
I gave a bouquet as a celebration for my friend's wedding.
お祝いをいただいたので、丁寧にお返しした。
Since I received a gift, I politely returned the favor.
計画が成功した暁には、お祝いをしましょう。
When the plan succeeds, let's celebrate.
七つのお祝いに、新しい靴を買ってもらった。
I got new shoes for my seventh birthday celebration.
誕生日のお祝いに、豪華なステーキを焼きました。
I cooked a luxurious steak for my birthday celebration.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the act of celebrating and the physical gift or event for the celebration.

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