expression, noun
Refers to traditional Japanese celebrations for specific ages associated with long life: 42, 61, 70, 77, 80, 88, 90, and 99. Often used in the context of family gatherings or formal well-wishing.
祖父の賀の祝いに親戚が集まった。
Relatives gathered for my grandfather's longevity celebration.
来月は父の傘寿の賀の祝いをする予定だ。
Next month we plan to hold a celebration for my father's 80th birthday.
A more general term for longevity celebrations, not limited to the specific ages covered by 賀の祝い.
Specifically the 60th birthday celebration, one of the ages included in 賀の祝い.
Composed of 賀 (が, 'congratulation') and 祝い (いわい, 'celebration'). The specific ages celebrated are rooted in traditional Japanese and Chinese numerology.