1To celebrate or congratulate; to mark or observe a happy occasion such as a birthday or festival.
家族みんなで母の還暦を祝った。
The whole family celebrated my mother's 60th birthday.
町の祭りでは地元の人々が伝統を祝う。
At the town festival, locals celebrate their traditions.
同僚が昇進したので、小さな会で彼を祝った。
A colleague was promoted, so we celebrated him at a small gathering.
新年を祝う挨拶をあちこちで交わした。
People exchanged New Year's greetings all around.
2To present a gift or share a drink as a token of celebration; to make a congratulatory offering or toast.
昇進を祝って部長に花束を贈った。
I gave the manager a bouquet to celebrate his promotion.
合格を祝ってみんなで乾杯した。
We all raised a toast to celebrate passing the exam.
3To wish for someone's happy future, good fortune, or safety; to offer blessings.
友人の結婚式で二人の幸せを心から祝った。
At my friend's wedding, I sincerely wished the couple happiness.
新築の家の前で、その家族の繁栄を祝った。
In front of the newly built house, we offered blessings for the family's prosperity.