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賀正
gashou
Description
「賀正」は、新しい年をお祝いする言葉です。年賀状によく書かれています。
"賀正" is a phrase used to celebrate the New Year. It is often written on New Year's cards.
短い言葉なので、目上の人よりも友だちや同じくらいの人に使うほうがいいです。
Since it is a short phrase, it is better to use "賀正" with friends or people of the same age rather than with superiors.
Meanings
賀正gashou
Happy New Year (written New Year's greeting)
年賀状に「賀正」と書きました。
I wrote 'Gasho' on the New Year's card.
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Notes
- Etymology
賀 (celebrate) + 正 (from 正月, New Year); a short written New Year greeting.
- Nuance
Being brief, it feels casual; use 謹賀新年 for superiors or formal cards.
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