お祝い
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Base noun form. The prefix 『お』 (o-) adds politeness. Used to express congratulations or celebrate an occasion, e.g., 『お祝いをする』 (o-iwai o suru, 'to hold a celebration').
Theme
At a graduation party, User and their friend Yuta are chatting about recent achievements and offering congratulations.
お祝い
おいわい
congratulation
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a big 'o-shii' (お祝い o-iwai sounds like 'oh, she's why') party where everyone is celebrating — 'Oh, she's why we're celebrating!' → お祝い (o-iwai, 'congratulation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『お祝い』 (o-iwai) is often used for celebrations like birthdays, weddings, or promotions. It's common to give gifts or money in special envelopes called 『祝儀袋』 (shugibukuro, 'congratulatory envelope') during such events.
Forms
Base: お祝いBase noun form. The prefix 『お』 (o-) adds politeness. Used to express congratulations or celebrate an occasion, e.g., 『お祝いをする』 (o-iwai o suru, 'to hold a celebration').