あけましておめでとうございます

akemashite omedetou gozaimasu
Polite Common N5 expression

Translations

1. Happy New Year
2. Congratulations on the New Year

Notes

This expression is commonly used in Japan during the New Year period. It is a polite and formal way to wish someone a happy new year, often used in both personal and professional settings.

Examples

あけましておめでとうございます。今年もよろしくお願いします。

Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu. Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Happy New Year. I look forward to working with you again this year.

新年、あけましておめでとうございます。

Shinnen, akemashite omedetou gozaimasu.

Happy New Year.