Happy New Year

Did you enjoy the holidays? Christmas in the west is such a fun time, but after Christmas is over, I always feel it's little too quiet and something is missing. In Japan, New Year's is the biggest holiday of the year. When I was little, I was so excited about New Year's Day that I used to count how many more sleeps until it arrived. I love its festive atmosphere. I really miss the Japanese New Year.

I wish I could go to a shrine and pray for happiness in the New Year, like I would in Japan. Anyway, as for my "Japanese Language" site, I will continue to do my best to make it better. Your comments or suggestions are always welcome. I wish you a Happy New Year.

Japanese Translation

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Romaji Translation

Nenmatsu, nenshi wa tanoshiku sugoshimashita ka. Kurisumasu wa totemo tanoshii jiki desu ga, kurisumasu ga owatte shimau to, chotto shizuka sugite, monotarinai ki ga suru na to watashi wa itsumo omotte shimaimasu. To iunomo, nihon dewa oshougatsu ga ichinen de ichiban seidai na oiwai dakara desu. Chiisai koro niwa, oshougatsu ga kuru noga hontouni tanoshimi de, ato ikutsu netara oshougatsu kana to yubiori kazoete matta mono desu.

Watashi wa oshougatsu no hanayaka de, nigiyakana fun'iki ga daisuki desu. Nihon no oshougatsu ga ajiwaenakute, totemo zannen desu. Gantan niwa, hatsumoude ni iku koto ga dekitara naa to omoimashita. Tomokaku, watashi no nihongo saito ni kanshite wa, kotoshimo minna ni tanoshinnde moraeru yoi mono ni dekiru youni ganbarimasu. Minna kara no iken, kansou wa itsudemo daikangei desu. Kotoshi mo douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Minna ni totte yoi toshi ni narimasu youni.

Note: The translation is not always literal.

Beginner's Phrases

I wish you a Happy New Year.

• Yoi toshi ni narimasu youni.
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Learn More

Click here to learn how to say "Happy New Year" in Japanese.