VocabJLPT N2
blessing
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. celebration (of a joyous occasion)
  2. 2. blessing
  3. 3. blessing (from God)
The act of wishing someone happiness, good fortune, or divine favor. It is used in religious or ceremonial contexts, as well as in everyday situations like congratulating someone on a milestone or offering warm wishes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What's the right way to truly celebrate her?

Sentence 2

The neighbors all came together to celebrate the new baby.

Sentence 3

I wonder if someday someone will celebrate something like that for me.

Sentence 4

In front of the press, the mayor offered his congratulations on the victory.

Sentence 5

Even while thinking "are you actually happy about this?", I congratulated her anyway.