B1 noun #3,000 پرکاربردترین

祝い

iwai

When you hear 「祝い」(iwai), think of good times and happy events! It's a versatile word used for celebrating all sorts of milestones, like birthdays, weddings, or even a new job.

You'll often see it combined with other words to specify the type of celebration, but on its own, it refers to the act of celebrating or the celebration itself.

It carries a feeling of warmth and good wishes, making it a positive word to know.

Understanding this word helps you talk about happy occasions in Japanese.

نحوه استفاده

祝い (iwai) is a versatile word used for various celebratory occasions. It can refer to a celebration itself, or a gift given for a celebration. For example, 結婚祝い (kekkon iwai) means 'wedding celebration' or 'wedding gift', and 出産祝い (shussan iwai) means 'birth celebration' or 'birth gift'. You'll often see it paired with the particle の (no) when specifying the type of celebration, as in 卒業のお祝い (sotsugyou no oiwai - graduation celebration). It's also common to use it in phrases like お祝いをする (oiwai o suru - to celebrate) or お祝いを言う (oiwai o iu - to offer congratulations).

اشتباهات رایج

A common mistake is confusing 祝い (iwai) with 祝日 (shukujitsu), which specifically means 'public holiday'. While public holidays are often celebratory, 祝い is a broader term. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with パーティー (paatii - party). While a party can be a form of celebration, 祝い encompasses more than just a gathering; it can also refer to the act of congratulating or the gift itself. Remember that 祝い is usually followed by a verb like する (suru) or 言う (iu) when you're describing the action of celebrating or congratulating, or it can stand alone as a noun referring to the celebratory event or gift.

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!