1-3 SENDING CONGRATULATIONS
General Comments
Letters of congratulations usually begin with various set expressions, followed by wishes for
00d health and future success. When congratulating superiors, you should carefully choose your
words so as to not sound patronizing, Also, in writing wedding congratulations, you should avoid
certain words associated with bad luck, such as the words 81/4 “to separate” or #14 % “to
break apart.”
@Basic Pattern
Congratulatory message shes for health and the future
Relating any news about yourself = Regarding gifts sent |
@Common Expressions
[General Greetings}
Pr~BHTEI CFE,
Congeattatons om —
P~CLENELKZIT, BHTLICEST,
1 head that you boeame/ turned ~. Congratulations.
PeORUE~EDIE, BHTLITTVSt,
heard that — Congratultions
MePART 2 a@Examples
[Birthday Greeting
Oe)
Oe)
(he)
Happy Birlhcly
2
May tomorrow
be a happy day
for you
Ribs Loaslicaasceliotuat.
Beet, poces.
“fp mehac
van wkhotihay crt.
Bho Beases,
fotuat,
(Congratulating a person on turning 20, the age at
‘which youths are traditionally considered adults)
Happy Birthday.
Now that you have tuned 20,
at last you can enjoy adult company.
hope vou have a great year
net.
Happy Birthday (more polite
Happy 25th Birthday
Happy Birthday
Please take good care of yourself
| wish you continued success in your activities
1. WRITING GREETINGS® 35[Wishing a Sempai Happy Birthday —
Reet Ronee Hine ko
renet.
BRALNREALO RECT, litte titL