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

  1. to present (a gift) in celebration
  2. to drink in celebration
  3. to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.)
  4. to pray for
  5. to celebrate
  6. to congratulate
  7. to observe (a festival)

Reading

Kana

いわう

Romaji

iwau

Writing Variants

  • 斎う いわう iwau

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 11 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 4 Rank 7107 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

祝い

いわい

congratulatory gift

祝詞

のと

congratulatory address

祝日

しゅくじつ

national holiday

祝電

しゅくでん

congratulatory telegram

祝杯

しゅくはい

toast

祝辞

しゅくじ

congratulatory address

祝意

しゅくい

congratulations

祝い事

いわいごと

celebration

祝言

しゅうげん

festivities

祝勝会

しゅくしょうかい

victory celebration party

祝女

のろ

noro

祝勝

しゅくしょう

victory celebration

Example Sentences

5

We celebrate Tanabata in July.

We should celebrate together.

How is Tanabata celebrated in Japan?

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On February 14 Americans celebrate St. Valentine's Day.