祝う

いわう

to celebrate; to congratulate; to observe (a festival); to present (a gift) in celebration

JLPT N3 common word Also written 斎う

Meaning

v5uvt
to celebrate; to congratulate; to observe (a festival)
v5uvt
to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration
v5uvt
to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for

Example sentences

友達が私の誕生日を祝ってくれた。

My friends celebrated my birthday.
友人達が私の成功を祝ってくれた。

My friends congratulated me on my success.
彼女は私の成功を祝ってくれた。

She congratulated me on my success.