“Celebration” in Japanese
Short answer
Celebration in Japanese is “祝い事” (iwaigoto). Full meaning: celebration, auspicious occasion.
Other ways to say “Celebration” in Japanese
心祝い
kokoroiwai (informal) celebration
賀慶
gakei celebration, congratulation
祝福
shukufuku celebration (of a joyous occasion), blessing, giving one's blessing, wishing (someone) good luck; blessing (from God)
祝賀
shukuga celebration, congratulations
慶賀
keiga celebration, congratulation
奉祝
houshuku celebration
祝典
shukuten celebration
挙行
kyokou celebration (of ceremony), solemnization (e.g. of a marriage), solemnisation
祝儀
shuugi celebration, celebratory event, wedding ceremony; congratulatory gift; tip, gratuity
記念
kinen commemoration, celebration, remembrance, memory, honoring the memory of; memento, souvenir, keepsake
祝言
shuugen festivities, celebration; wedding, marriage ceremony
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