Word Meaning 祝う
いわう
iwau
祝う is read as いわう (iwau) and means to present (a gift) in celebration.
Meaning
English
- to present (a gift) in celebration
- to drink in celebration
- to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.)
- to pray for
- to celebrate
- to congratulate
- to observe (a festival)
Reading
Kana
いわう
Romaji
iwau
Writing Variants
- 斎う いわう iwau
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
5七夕は七月に祝う。
We celebrate Tanabata in July.
私たちはいっしょに祝うべきだ。
We should celebrate together.
日本の七夕はどう祝うのでしょうか。
How is Tanabata celebrated in Japan?
その国ではクリスマスを祝うのですか。
Do they observe Christmas Day in that country?
2月14日、アメリカ人はバレンタインデーを祝う。
On February 14 Americans celebrate St. Valentine's Day.
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