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2007.05.09
Greetings! Consider today's WordMaster a pat on the back for all the good things you've done lately!
CONGRATULATIONS! おめでとう!
- Congratulations! is something you say to someone to show that you recognize - or are happy about - their success, good fortune, etc.
Be Careful! When used in this way, this expression is always plural. We do NOT say Congratulation! - 誰かの成功や幸運を認めたり、一緒に喜んだりする気持ちを示したいとき、Congratulations! と言います。
注意: Congratulations! と、必ず-sをつけて、複数形にします。Congratulation! とは、言いません。
- (to a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary)
Congratulations! Fifty years of marriage is quite an achievement these days! - a: I won first prize at the piano competition!
b: Really? That's wonderful! Congratulations! - a: Congratulations on your promotion! You deserve it!
b: Thank you.
Congratulations! That was another step forward toward Mastery of the English language!