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
6七夕は七月に祝う。
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?
カアマタン：団結を実らせ、調和を祝う。
Kaamatan: Harvesting unity, celebrating harmony.
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.