How do you say “Happy New Year” in Japanese?

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Happy New Year, everyone!

 

Thank you for reading the Kodawari Times.
I really enjoy chatting with people from overseas.

 

In your country, how do you say “Happy New Year“?

By the way, in Japan we say “Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu“.

That’s a long one (laughs).

 

 

Here are the meanings of each word.

Akemashite(明けまして)

Akeru(明ける) means “dawn” in Japanese.

It refers to the beginning of a new year.

 

Omedetou gozaimasu(おめでとうございます)

If you are familiar with the Japanese language, you are probably familiar with the phrase “Omedetou gozaimasu”. It is a word used when celebrating.

 

 

In other words, Akemashite Omedetou gozaimasu is celebrating the fact that we were able to welcome the new year safely.

 

 

I would like to congratulate all of you for starting the year 2022 successfully.

Once again,

Akemashite Omedetou gozaimasu!

 

 

There’s more to Japanese New Year’s culture! Check them out.



aki

aki

Hello! I live in a place called Shiga, Japan. I'm not very good at English, but I'm writing this blog in the hope that I can convey some of Japan's beautiful places and delicious food to people overseas.

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