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synonym Comparative
お祝いする
VS
祝う

Differences Between "お祝いする" and "祝う"

Option A
お祝いする
Meaning
to celebrate; to congratulate; to commemorate
Reading
おいわいする (oiwai suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女の昇進が公式に決定したため、同僚たちはレストランに集まり、サプライズのケーキを用意して全力で_______ました。
Because her promotion was officially decided, the colleagues gathered at the restaurant, prepared a surprise cake, and celebrated with all their might.
Option B
祝う
Meaning
to celebrate, to congratulate
Reading
いわう (iwau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
友達の誕生日を祝うためにパーティーを開いた。
We held a party to celebrate my friend's birthday.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to celebrate; to congratulate; to commemorate)"?
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使い分け解説:
- お祝いする: Refers to celebrating birthdays, weddings, achievements, or anniversaries. Often used as 誕生日をお祝いする or 結婚をお祝いする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To celebrate! "Let's celebrate our wedding anniversary every single year for the rest of our lives, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To celebrate our wedding anniversary! B-Baka! Why do you make such sweet lifelong commitments! Of course we will celebrate it with the most gorgeous dinner! Understood?! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おいわいする(お祝いする)わよ!『ハルカ部長、二人が結ばれた最高の結婚記念日を、一生毎年世界一豪華なレストランでお祝いし続けさせてください!』って…っ!結婚記念日のお祝い!バカ!/// そんなの当たり前でしょ!毎年あんたの隣でお祝いされて、世界一幸せだと泣く私の姿、一生見守り続けなさいよね!』
- 祝う: Used for celebrating special occasions, events, or achievements. (特別な出来事、行事、または達成を祝う際に使われます。)
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