“To congratulate” in Japanese
Short answer
To congratulate in Japanese is “寿く” (kotobuku). Full meaning: to congratulate, to wish one well.
Other ways to say “To congratulate” in Japanese
賀する
gasuru to congratulate
祝する
shukusuru to congratulate, to celebrate
祝す
shukusu to congratulate, to celebrate
祝う
iwau to celebrate, to congratulate, to observe (a festival); to present (a gift) in celebration, to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.), to pray for
寿ぐ
kotohogu to congratulate, to wish one well
喜ぶ
yorokobu to be delighted, to be glad, to be pleased, to rejoice; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.), to take kindly to
賀ぐ
kotohogu to congratulate, to wish one well
がする
gasuru to congratulate
寿ほぐ
kotohogu to congratulate, to wish one well
言祝ぐ
kotohogu to congratulate, to wish one well
がしよう
gashiyoo to congratulate
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