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お誕生日 (noun)

birthday

💬 Example

"お誕生日おめでとうございます！"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'O-TAN-JOU-BI'. 'O' is the polite bow. 'TAN' is like a 'suntan' you get on your summer birthday. 'JOU' is 'joy'...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'Otanjoubi' for a company's anniversary. → 創立記念日 (Souritsu kinenbi)

Saying 'Tanjoubi omedetou' to your boss. → お誕生日おめでとうございます

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