Primarily used in formal or written contexts, often as part of compounds like 賀状 (congratulatory letter) or 賀の祝 (celebration of longevity). Rarely used as a standalone noun in modern casual speech.
See also: 賀の祝い
新年の賀を申し上げます。
I offer my New Year's congratulations.
賀の祝いとして、家族で食事をした。
We had a family meal as a celebration of longevity.
celebration; congratulations
wishes of happiness; respectful congratulations
Uga-jin; god of harvests and wealth
congratulatory visit to the Imperial Palace
respectful congratulations
long-life celebrations; special birthday celebrations for the 61st, 77th, and 88th birthdays
respectful congratulations
congratulation; celebration
congratulations; formal congratulations
your coming; your honored visit
longevity celebration
congratulate
celebratory ceremony; celebration
celebratory banquet; feast
The kanji 賀 is composed of 加 (add) and 貝 (shell/money), originally meaning 'to add gifts' and later extended to 'congratulate'. The reading が is the on'yomi.