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拝賀 (はいが) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
congratulations ; formal congratulations
A formal, somewhat stiff term for offering congratulations, often used in official or ceremonial contexts. The 拝 (hai) prefix adds a humble or respectful tone.
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The guests offered formal congratulations at the ceremony.
Similar words 祝しゅく 賀が 祝賀 is a more common and general term for celebration or congratulations, while 拝賀 is more formal and humble, often used in official or written contexts.
お 祝いわ い お祝い is the everyday word for congratulations or celebration, whereas 拝賀 is a formal, ceremonial expression.
Etymology Compound of 拝 (hai, 'to bow, to worship, humble prefix') and 賀 (ga, 'congratulations'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a respectful offering of congratulations.
