Japanese word

祝福

Pronunciation

Romajishukufuku

Meaning

  • nounblessing

Example

彼は家族の祝福を受けました。kare wa ka zoku no shuku fuku o u ke ma shi ta

He received his family's blessing.

Illustration for 祝福 (blessing)

More examples

結婚する二人に心からの祝福を送りました。kek kon su ru futa ri ni kokoro ka ra no shuku fuku o oku ri ma shi ta

I sent my heartfelt congratulations to the couple getting married.

Core concept

Describes goodwill or approval expressed toward someone so that their happiness, success, or important occasion is supported and celebrated.

Common phrases

  • 祝福を受けるshuku fuku o u ke ru

    receive a blessing

  • 祝福を与えるshuku fuku o ata e ru

    give a blessing

  • 祝福の言葉shuku fuku no koto ba

    words of congratulations

Similar words

祝いiwai: An expression of congratulations or goodwill for someone's happiness or a happy event.
祝賀shukuga: The act of celebrating a happy event or honoring someone's achievement.

Definition in Japanese

人の幸せや成功を願う気持ちを示したり、めでたい出来事を喜び祝ったりすること。hito no shiawa se ya sei kō o nega u ki mo chi o shime shi ta ri me de ta i de ki goto o yoroko bi iwa tta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

祝福 (shukufuku) combines 祝 (shuku, "celebration" or "congratulation") and 福 (fuku, "good fortune"), giving the sense of celebrating and wishing good fortune.

Usage tips

  • The English word blessing includes spiritual favor and permission, while 祝福 (shukufuku) commonly highlights celebrating someone's happiness or success in a more formal way.

Other meanings

  • congratulationsnoun
  • good wishesnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 祝福するshukufukusurublessverb

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