清栄(せいえい)

せいえい
noun
prosperity; good health (in letter greetings)
formalpolitegreetingcommunication
1. prosperity; good health (letter greeting)
Used almost only as ご清栄(せいえい) in the set opening of formal letters, wishing the reader prosperity and good health. Suitable for both individuals and companies.
I wish you all continued prosperity and good health.
貴社(きしゃ)ますますご清栄(せいえい)のこととお慶(よろこ)び申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
We are pleased to know of your company's continued prosperity.
拝啓(はいけい) 時下(じか)ますますご清栄(せいえい)のこととお慶(よろこ)び申(もう)し上(あ)げます。
Dear Sir or Madam, I trust this letter finds you in continued prosperity.

Common patterns

Similar words

  • ご清祥(せいしょう): health and happiness, for individuals only
  • ご健勝(けんしょう): good health, for individuals
  • ご隆盛(りゅうせい), ご盛栄(せいえい): prosperity, for companies and organizations

Watch out

Same reading as 精鋭(せいえい) (elite, picked troops). ご清栄(せいえい) is the safe choice when unsure whether the reader is a person or a company.