Shichi-go-san, literally translates to “Seven Five Three”, is a traditional rite usually held on November 15 for girls aged seven and three and boys aged five and three. Let’s take a look at two widely known traditions. There are also few traditional rites during a person’s life when turning to a certain age. You might have already learned about some famous festivals held to ask for blessings from God in shrines or temples. つまらないものですが…(tsumaranai mono desu ga…) Words relate to birthday Japanese 遅れてしまったけど、お誕生日おめでとうございます。(okureteshimatta kedo o tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu) When giving gifts to others… 誕生日のお祝いありがとうございます。(tanjoubi no oiwai arigatou gozaimasu) Happy belated birthday The respond to happy birthday from others Q: お誕生日はいつですか?(o tanjoubi ha itu desu ka) When is your birthday?Ī: 私の誕生日は12月15日です。(watashi no tanjoubi ha juuni gatsu juugo nichi desu) My birthday is on December 15. Q: 何歳ですか?(nansai desu ka) How old are you?Ī: 私は19歳です。(watashi ha juukyuusai desu) I am 19 years old. Other Phrases and words related to birthday Ask about age… お誕生日の願いが叶いますように! (o tanjoubi no negai ga kanaimasu youni) 素敵なお誕生日をすごしてください! (sutekina o tanjoubi wo sugoshite kudasai) “~ように (~youni)” is attached in the end of the sentence to mean “hope you~”. Also put these sentences on the birthday card to make sure your blessing is expressed properly! The following are sentences that are frequently used to wish others a happy birthday. On your friends birthdays, there must be lots of blessing you want to convey more than just saying お誕生日おめでとうございます. ハッピーバースデー トゥーユー happii basudee tuu yuu Birthday wishes in Japanese With the influence from western countries, the birthday song is with the same melody and even same lyrics as the English version.
On the other hand, during conversation with people close to you, it is allowed to say without ございます.Īfter knowing the meaning of おめでとうございます, let’s take a look at the form below as well to learn more expressions related to congratulation! English
おはようございます。 (ohayou gozaimasu) Good morning.ありがとうございます。 (arigatou gozaimasu) Thank you very much.Japanese society has always emphasized hierarchy, therefore, keigo is used when talking with your professor, boss, client, and people you are not close to.īelow are two phrases that you might already know that are attached with gozaimasu. Keigo is a polite form that Japanese use to convey respect. ございます is a very polite expression in the discussion of 敬語 (keigo). It can be used on almost all occasions when you want to congratulate someone. おめでとうございます (omedetou gozaimasu) means congratulations. お and ご are used to add feeling of politeness or respect to a word.
The お (o) in front of 誕生日 is one of Japanese honorific prefixes, another one is ご (go). 誕生日 (hiragana: たんじょうび, tanjoubi) is a noun which means birthday. It sounds quite long, right? Let me break this sentence down and have a simple explanation of every part. ”O tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu” is a polite way to give someone wishes on their birthday.