Japanese

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

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Handwriting

祝
い

Example sentences

I gave a lovely set of tableware as a wedding gift for my friend.
祝いの席には鯛が欠かせない。
Sea bream is indispensable for celebratory occasions.
祝いの席のために、日本酒を一升買った。
I bought one sho of sake for the celebration.
父は還暦の祝いに赤いちゃんちゃんこを着た。
My father wore a red 'chanchanko' vest to celebrate his 60th birthday.
恩師の退職祝いに、炊金饌玉とも言うべき豪華な料理を用意して感謝の意を表した。
To celebrate my former teacher's retirement, I prepared a luxurious meal that could be described as 'suikin sengyoku' to express my gratitude.
新しい家に竹苞松茂の祝いの言葉を贈った
We offered congratulatory words of blessing to the new house.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the act of celebrating and the gift given on such occasions.

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