“Congratulations” in Japanese is おめでとうございます, pronounced omedetō gozaimasu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 10 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Used for any happy occasion: birthdays, weddings, graduations, new jobs. Casual: おめでとう.
Example sentences
- 結婚おめでとうございます。けっこんおめでとうございます。Congratulations on your wedding.
- 合格おめでとう！ごうかくおめでとう！Congrats on passing!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | おめでとう | omedetō |
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How do you say Congratulations in Japanese?
Congratulations in Japanese is おめでとうございます, pronounced “omedetō gozaimasu”.