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恭賀 (きょうが) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

恭きょう賀が

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Meanings

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noun

respectful congratulations

A formal, somewhat literary expression of congratulations, often used in written greetings or ceremonial contexts. Not used in casual speech.

新しん年ねんの恭きょう賀がを申もうし上あげます。
I offer my respectful New Year's congratulations.
ご昇しょう進しんの恭きょう賀がを述のべさせていただきます。
Allow me to express my respectful congratulations on your promotion.

Kanji

恭respect, reverent
賀congratulations, joy

Similar words

お祝いわい
お祝い is the common, everyday word for congratulations or celebration. 恭賀 is much more formal and literary, rarely used in conversation.
祝しゅく賀が
祝賀 also means congratulations, but is more common than 恭賀 and used in official events or public celebrations. 恭賀 adds a layer of personal respect.

Etymology

Compound of 恭 (respectful) and 賀 (congratulations). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows classical Sino-Japanese patterns for formal expressions.