安息日おめでとう
ansokujitsu omedetō
The English phrase "happy sabbath" is translated into Japanese as 安息日おめでとう (ansokujitsu omedetō).
This phrase is used specifically within Japanese-speaking Christian communities (such as Seventh-day Adventists) to observe the Sabbath.
How do you pronounce it?
ansokujitsu omedetō
Did you know?
- The kanji 安 in 安息日 is also the character for 'cheap' or 'inexpensive' in modern Japanese commerce.
- The kanji for 'rest' in 安息日 is 息 (iki), which also means 'breath', suggesting a deep connection between resting and breathing deeply.
- The word おめでとう (omedetō) is most commonly associated with celebrations like birthdays or New Year, making its use for a weekly Sabbath feel quite festive to Japanese ears.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki meet at their church on a Sabbath morning.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さん、安息日おめでとう！misaki-san, ansokubi omedetouMisaki, happy Sabbath!
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くん、ありがとう！ren-kun, arigatouThank you, Ren!
- 蓮 Ren今日はいい天気ですね。kyou wa ii tenki desu neThe weather is nice today, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiそうですね。素敵な一日になりそうです。sou desu ne. suteki na ichinichi ni narisou desuIt is. It looks like it will be a wonderful day.
