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How to Say ‘Congratulations’ in Japanese

Congratulations in Japanese: a young Japanese woman in a light pink top holding two colourful balloons against a yellow background.

‘Congratulations’ is one of those basic phrases that is really useful to know in Japanese! It’s quick and easy to learn, and can be used in a variety of different situations. The basic way to say ‘congratulations’ in Japanese is omedetou (おめでとう). Now, depending on the situation, omedetou can be modified to sound more (or … Read more

How to Say Sad In Japanese: 10 Ways

by Hannah Stafford

A young Japanese woman sitting on the stairs, looking sad and distressed.

Now that we know how to express happiness in Japanese, it’s time to learn how to express sadness 😢 Of course, no one likes to feel sad… However, it’s important and healthy to express our emotions and talk out our feelings, whether they be sad or happy. The most common way to say ‘sad’ in … Read more