祝う

いわう

To celebrate; to congratulate

N3verb·iwau

How to remember it

Kanji 祝 shows an altar (示) with a mouth (口) offering a blessing aloud.

Example sentences

  • 友人の結婚を祝った。

    ゆうじんのけっこんをいわった。

    I celebrated my friend's marriage.

  • 合格をお祝いしましょう。

    ごうかくをおいわいしましょう。

    Let's celebrate your passing the exam.

Usage

Godan verb; object marked by を, often humble-polite as お祝いする.

Related words

祝い祝日お祝いおめでとう

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