おめでとう
omedetou
Casual
Common
N5
expression
Translations
1.
congratulations
2.
well done
Notes
This expression is commonly used to congratulate someone on their achievements or special occasions. It is casual, so for formal situations, 'おめでとうございます' is more appropriate.
Tags
Examples
試験に合格しておめでとう。
Shiken ni goukaku shite omedetou.
Congratulations on passing the exam.
誕生日おめでとう！
Tanjoubi omedetou!
Happy birthday!
新しい仕事が決まっておめでとう。
Atarashii shigoto ga kimatte omedetou.
Congratulations on your new job.