父の日おめでとう
chichi no hi omedetō
In Japanese, the phrase for "happy father's day" is 父の日おめでとう (chichi no hi omedetō).
This phrase is used as a direct greeting to celebrate the occasion, similar to saying "Happy Father's Day" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chichi (father), no (possessive particle), hi (day) and omedetō (congratulations/celebration).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding ございます to the end of the phrase makes the greeting more polite and suitable for someone other than your own father, such as a boss or a teacher.
How do you pronounce it?
chichi no hi omedetō
Did you know?
- While the phrase is used for greetings, it is much more common in Japan to show gratitude by giving a gift, such as a necktie, rather than saying 父の日おめでとう aloud.
- In Japan, Father's Day is often associated with the 'carnation' flower, though red is for Mother's Day and blue or purple is typically chosen for fathers.
- Unlike in many Western countries, Father's Day in Japan is not a national holiday and businesses and schools remain open.
Examples in context
- 父の日おめでとう！Chichi no hi omedetou!Happy Father's Day!
- みんなで父の日おめでとうと言いました。Minna de chichi no hi omedetou to iimashita.Everyone said Happy Father's Day.
Example conversation
Yui gives a small gift to her father, Hiroto, at home.
- 結衣 Yuiお父さん、父の日おめでとう！Otousan, chichi no hi omedetou!Happy Father's Day, Dad!
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、結衣。Arigatou, Yui.Thank you, Yui.
- 結衣 Yuiこれ、プレゼントだよ。Kore, purezento da yo.This is a present for you.
- 大翔 Hiroto嬉しいよ、ありがとう。Ureshii yo, arigatou.I'm happy, thank you.
