Japanese phrase
おめでとうございます。 o me de tō go za i ma su
Meaning
Congratulations.
When to use it
Offers polite praise for someone's success or good news. It is common in both formal and casual conversations.
Example dialogue
試験に合格しました。 shi ken ni gō kaku shi ma shi ta
I passed the exam.
おめでとうございます。 o me de tō go za i ma su
Congratulations.