賀がの祝いわい

expression, noun

longevity celebration

Refers to traditional Japanese celebrations for specific ages associated with long life: 42, 61, 70, 77, 80, 88, 90, and 99. Often used in the context of family gatherings or formal well-wishing.

• 祖そ父ふの賀がの祝いわいに親しん戚せきが集あつまった。

  Relatives gathered for my grandfather's longevity celebration.

• 来らい月げつは父ちちの傘さん寿じゅの賀がの祝いわいをする予よ定ていだ。

  Next month we plan to hold a celebration for my father's 80th birthday.