No. 2,849 in Japanese
おめでとう
"Congratulations."
In a sentence
お誕生日おめでとうございます。
Happy birthday to you.
Used to congratulate someone on their birthday in a formal and polite context.
合格おめでとう！
Congratulations on passing the exam!
Used to congratulate someone for achieving a significant milestone or accomplishment, such as passing an exam.
結婚おめでとうございます。
Congratulations on your marriage.
Used to express happiness and congratulate someone for a significant life event like marriage.
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