祝福
shukufuku[ɕɨ̥kɯ̟ɸɯ̟̊kɯ̟]
In Japanese, blessings is translated as 祝福 (shukufuku).
祝福 refers to divine favor or a prayer for happiness and success bestowed upon someone. It is used to describe the act of blessing or the benediction itself, such as in the phrase 祝福を受ける (to receive blessings).
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the kanji 祝, which means to celebrate or congratulate.
Which one should you use?
While 祝福 refers to the act of blessing or the benediction itself, it is more formal and abstract than words for simple 'good luck'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 祝福 can be turned into a verb meaning 'to bless' or 'to celebrate' by adding the suffix する, resulting in 祝福する.
How do you pronounce it?
shukufuku
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, the concept of 'blessings' is often linked to the word 縁 (en), which refers to the mysterious fate or karmic connection that brings people together.
- While 祝福 describes a divine or formal blessing, Japanese speakers often use the word お祝い for 'blessings' when referring to gifts given at weddings or births.
- Japanese has no single word that perfectly captures the English 'blessing' in the sense of a 'hidden blessing' or a 'blessing in disguise'.
Examples in context
- 長いお付き合いを心よりお祈り申し上げます。I offer my deepest prayers for a long-lasting relationship.
- 転職おめでとう！Congratulations on your new job!
- 神の祝福を祈っています。Kami no shukufuku o inotte imasu.I am praying for God's blessings.
- 自然の祝福に感謝しましょう。Shizen no shukufuku ni kansha shimashou.Let's be grateful for nature's blessings.
- 彼は多くの祝福を受けている。Kare wa ooku no shukufuku o ukete iru.He is receiving many blessings.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are standing in a beautiful forest during a sunrise.
- 結衣 Yuiこの景色は、まるで神の祝福のようね。Kono keshiki wa, marude kami no shukufuku no you ne.This scenery is just like a divine blessing, isn't it?
- 健太 Kenta本当だね。結衣、本当に美しいよ。Hontou da ne. Yui, hontou ni utsukushii yo.It really is. Yui, it's truly beautiful.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんも、この幸せを感じている？Kenta-san mo, kono shiawase o kanjite iru?Do you feel this happiness too, Kenta?
- 健太 Kentaああ、最高の気分だよ。Aa, saikou no kibun da yo.Yeah, it feels amazing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 祝福, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
