1.
congratulations, celebration
The act of celebrating or congratulating someone on a happy occasion.
お祝い is a polite noun meaning 'celebration' or 'congratulatory gift.'
Formation: お (honorific prefix) + 祝い (from 祝う, to celebrate)
Common occasions:
- 結婚のお祝い: wedding gift
- 出産のお祝い: baby gift
- 入学のお祝い: gift for starting school
- 誕生日のお祝い: birthday celebration/gift
Related expressions:
- お祝いを言う: to offer congratulations
- お祝い申し上げます: formal congratulations
[Register: Polite]