祝(いわ)う

いわう
verb (godan)
to celebrate, to congratulate
1. to celebrate, to congratulate
To show happiness for a special occasion or achievement.
誕生日(たんじょうび)を祝(いわ)う。
To celebrate a birthday.
合格(ごうかく)を祝(いわ)って乾杯(かんぱい)しましょう。
Let's toast to celebrate passing.
結婚(けっこん)を祝(いわ)います。
Congratulations on your marriage.

祝(いわ)う means to celebrate or congratulate.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 誕生日(たんじょうび)を祝(いわ)う: to celebrate birthday
  • 結婚(けっこん)を祝(いわ)う: to celebrate marriage
  • お祝(いわ)いを言(い)う: to offer congratulations

RELATED:

  • お祝(いわ)い: celebration, gift
  • 祝日(しゅくじつ): national holiday
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Added 2026.1.9 21:18 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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