To say “Happy Anniversary” in Japanese, you can use the following phrase:
**おめでとうございます (Omedetou gozaimasu)**
This is a versatile and polite expression used to convey congratulations and well-wishes for various occasions, including anniversaries. When used in the context of celebrating relationship milestones, it can be understood as “Happy Anniversary.”
**Using with Specific Anniversaries:**
To specify the type of anniversary you are celebrating, you can add the appropriate words before “おめでとうございます (Omedetou gozaimasu).” For example:
1. 結婚記念日おめでとうございます (Kekkon kinenbi omedetou gozaimasu)
This means “Happy Wedding Anniversary” and is used to celebrate the anniversary of someone’s marriage.
2. 入籍記念日おめでとうございます (Nyuuseki kinenbi omedetou gozaimasu)
This means “Congratulations on your Anniversary of Registering your Marriage” and is used to celebrate the anniversary of someone’s official marriage registration.
3. 交際記念日おめでとうございます (Kousai kinenbi omedetou gozaimasu)
This means “Happy Anniversary of your Relationship” and is used to celebrate the anniversary of someone’s romantic relationship.
**Additional Polite Forms:**
To make your expression more polite and respectful, you can add the polite suffix “-ます (masu)” to the phrase:
– おめでとうございます (Omedetou gozaimasu) → おめでとうございますます (Omedetou gozaimasu masu)
Remember that showing appreciation and celebrating relationship milestones are valued in Japanese culture. Using the appropriate expression will convey your warm wishes and cultural awareness when congratulating someone on their anniversary.