謹きん賀が

noun

wishes of happiness; respectful congratulations

Humble expression used in formal New Year's greetings, especially in the phrase 謹賀新年 (きんがしんねん), meaning 'Happy New Year' with a respectful tone.

• 年ねん賀が状じょうに「謹きん賀が新しん年ねん」と書かく。

  I write 'Happy New Year' (respectfully) on New Year's cards.