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おめでとうございます
omedetou gozaimasu
Description
「おめでとうございます」は、うれしいことがあった人に言う、ていねいなお祝いの言葉です。
"おめでとうございます" is a polite congratulatory phrase said to someone who has something happy happen.
誕生日や結婚、合格などのときによく使います。
It is often used for birthdays, weddings, passing exams, and similar occasions.
Meanings
おめでとうございますomedetou gozaimasu
congratulations (polite)
ご結婚おめでとうございます。
Congratulations on your marriage.
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Notes
- Form
おめでとう (congratulations) + polite ございます; drop ございます for casual おめでとう.
- Nuance
The polite full form suits cards, ceremonies, and speaking to superiors or strangers.
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