Hello everyone welcome to another incredible lesson from Bondlingo. Today we are going to be learning how to use the Japanese phrase “omedetou(おめでとう)” to express “congratulations”.
This is a top 100 common word in the Japanese language so it is definitely one you need to know. There are lots of ways we can use this work in a multitude of different situations. We are going to be breaking down today’s lesson into the following segments:
Contents
Ways you can use Omedetou(おめでとう) in Japanese.
- We will be looking at Omedetou(おめでとう) and it’s meaning. Learning about how and where it can be used
- We will be looking at various examples of omedetou(おめでとう) and learning about different contexts of the usage
- We will offer a great study technique to help you master Omedetou(おめでとう).
- Lastly we will look at a summary of today’s lesson to ensure that we haven’t missed anything.
Okay so let’s get right into today’s online Japanese lesson and learn all about おめでとうございます.
The meaning of Omedetou (おめでとう)
How and where it can be used
Well congratulations you are about to learn one of the most useful words in Japanese. おめでとう can be used in a variety of phrases to say congratulations about almost anything.
Just saying:
おめでとう
Omedetou
On its own can mean simply “congratulations”
A more polite way to say this would be:
“おめでとうございます”
Omedetou Gozaimasu
There are many ways in which to use this phrase so we are now going to look into a variety of situations when it could be used.
Example Sentences using Omedetou(おめでとう).
Let’s look at some different scenarios where you can use this phrase.
Here are a variety of sentences for you to have a look at using omedetou. Pay attenention to where おめでとう is placed within the sentence too.
In this first example we can see the speaker congratulating the listener on their victory. This would most likely be in the sports field. Make sure to take notes of these words too as they are really useful
優勝おめでとう。
Yūshō Omedetou
Congratulations on the victory!
In this next example we can see the speaker is congratulating the listener on their success. This could be used more broadly too in a variety of situations. In most cases おめでとうございます is used right at the end of the sentence too.
成功、おめでとうございます。
Seikou omedetou gozaimasu
Let me congratulate you on your success.
This is a great phrase you could use if you are looking to congratulate someone that has passed an exam. So as you can see you can be quite specific in your congratulations too.
試験に合格、おめでとう。
Shiken ni goukaku omedetou
I congratulate you on passing the examination.
This may be the most common phrase of our examples and is used as a set phrase on birthdays. This is a great one to remember.
誕生日、おめでとう。
Tanjoubi Omedetou
Happy birthday to you!
Much like the previous example this one is short and sweet. 婚約 Konyaku is the Japanese word for engagement.
婚約おめでとう。
Konyaku omedetou
Let me congratulate you on your engagement.
What’s an engagement without a wedding? You must be getting sick of all this congratulating by now.
結婚おめでとう。
Kekkon omedetou
Let me congratulate you on your marriage
Here we have an example to be sued with thanksgiving.
感謝祭おめでとう。
Kanshasai omedetou
Happy Thanks giving Day.
This is a classic example of another day where it could be used. Spooky!
ハローウィンおめでとう。
Haro-uin omedetou
Happy Halloween!
Now for all you love birds here is our last example if you are wanting to spread the love on valentines day.
バレンタインデーおめでとう。
Barentainde- omedetou
Happy Valentine's Day
So now you have a really good idea on how it can be used. We need you to start using it for yourself. We will now teach you a really great study technique for you to help with the master of omedetou.
A great study technique – omedetou(おめでとう)
Helping you to master Omedetou(おめでとう) for daily usage.
So let’s take a look at that great technique that we promised you. First you need to start by writing down all of the example sentences from today’s lesson. This will ensure that you get used to seeing the phrase. Next you will need to read them aloud to yourself 5 times each until you can remember the phrases off by heart.
From this you are going to want to try and write 10 example sentences of your own. This will really ensure that you have mastered the phrase and allow you to use it seamlessly in daily conversation.
Make sure you add all of the new vocabulary from today’s lesson into a flashcard system like anki so you don’t forget the other new words that you have also learnt in today’s online Japanese lesson.
It is really important that you commit to doing this extra technique as this is what will really propel you forward in your Japanese journey.
A summary of today’s lesson
Ensure that we haven’t missed anything.
In summary remember the following:
- おめでとう means congratulations.
- It is usually used at the end of the sentence.
- おめでとうございます is the more polioote and formal way to use the word.
- It can be used after most things that would have cause for celebration
- Remember to use the study tip from today’s lesson too to really super charge your learning.
If you need to, go back and read the lesson again to ensure you have everything.
Wow, congratulations you have finished today’s lesson. Really well done for sticking in there and learning something new off your own back. It’s all about the strength of your WHY and that will see you through.
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Thanks so much for joining us today’s online Japanese lesson from Bondlingo and we hope to see you again very soon. Until the next time, またね。
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