祝(いわ)い

いわい
noun
celebration, congratulations, gift
actionemotion
1. celebration, festivity
An event or act of celebrating something happy.
To celebrate a birthday.
We held a party to celebrate the school entrance.
The whole family celebrated the 60th birthday.
2. congratulations
Words or actions expressing joy at someone's good fortune.
I received words of congratulations.
お祝(いわ)いを述(の)べる。
To offer congratulations.
I sent flowers to congratulate them on passing.
3. celebratory gift
A gift given to celebrate an occasion.
To give a wedding gift.
I'm wondering what to give as a baby gift.
Would you prefer cash or a gift as a celebration present?

祝(いわ)い is the noun form of 祝(いわ)う (to celebrate).

Common patterns

  • お祝(いわ)い (celebration, gift - polite)
  • 祝(いわ)いの席(せき) (celebratory gathering)
  • お祝(いわ)いを述(の)べる (to offer congratulations)

Types