noun
congratulatory message to the Emperor
A formal written or spoken congratulatory address, historically presented to the Emperor on auspicious occasions. Now largely historical or ceremonial.
新年に際し、賀表が奉呈された。
A congratulatory address was presented to the Emperor on the occasion of the New Year.
賀表の文面は極めて格式ばったものであった。
The wording of the congratulatory message was extremely formal.