🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "Happy anniversary" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
結婚記念日おめでとう
"Happy anniversary" in Japanese · say it like keh-kohn kee-nen-bee oh-meh-deh-toh

The most natural way to say "Happy anniversary" in Japanese is 結婚記念日おめでとう. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

記念日おめでとう
Use this for anniversaries other than weddings.
結婚記念日おめでとうございます
A more formal way to say it.

When to use it

This phrase is used to celebrate a wedding anniversary. You can say it to a couple or in a card. It is common to use it during gatherings or special occasions related to the anniversary.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
結婚記念日おめでとう!素敵な日を過ごしてね。Happy anniversary! Have a wonderful day.
今日は結婚記念日だから、特別なディナーを用意したよ。Today is our anniversary, so I prepared a special dinner.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with just saying 'おめでとう', which is more general and not specific to anniversaries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase for other types of anniversaries?

Yes, but specify the type of anniversary, like '記念日おめでとう' for general anniversaries.

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