1.
celebration, festivity
An event or act of celebrating something happy.
2.
congratulations
Words or actions expressing joy at someone's good fortune.
祝い is the noun form of 祝う (to celebrate).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- お祝い (celebration, gift - polite)
- 祝いの席 (celebratory gathering)
- お祝いを述べる (to offer congratulations)
COMMON TYPES:
- 結婚祝い: wedding celebration/gift
- 出産祝い: baby shower gift
- 入学祝い: school entrance celebration
- 還暦祝い: 60th birthday celebration
Related Words
Related:
祝う (to celebrate (verb))