万ばん々ばん歳ざい

noun

matter for great congratulation; something truly celebratory

Used to express that something is a cause for great celebration or joy. Often appears in set phrases or exclamatory contexts.

• 彼かれの合ごう格かくは万ばん々ばん歳ざいだ。

  His passing the exam is a matter for great congratulation.

• 万ばん々ばん歳ざいの出で来き事ごとに、皆みんなで乾かん杯ぱいした。

  We all toasted to the truly celebratory event.