祝い
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Base noun form. Refers to an event or act of celebrating. Often used in compounds like 『お祝い』 (oiwai, 'celebration') or 『祝い事』 (iwai goto, 'celebratory event').
Theme
User and their coworker Mika are planning a small office party to celebrate a project's success.
祝い
いわい
celebration, festival
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'wish' (祝い iwai sounds like 'ee-why') coming true at a celebration — you're celebrating your wish! 'Wish' → 祝い (iwai, 'celebration').
Cultural Note
In Japan, celebrations like 『お祝い』 (oiwai, 'celebration') are common for events such as weddings, birthdays, and festivals. People often give gifts called 『祝儀』 (shuugi, 'congratulatory gift') wrapped in special envelopes.
Forms
Base: 祝いBase noun form. Refers to an event or act of celebrating. Often used in compounds like 『お祝い』 (oiwai, 'celebration') or 『祝い事』 (iwai goto, 'celebratory event').