An introduction to Japanese - Syntax, Grammar & Language

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346 CHAPTER 8. SET PHRASES

the verb , ”to end/give up”, which as compound is turned into a noun
and prefixed with the honorific :

+ as + in (suffering from a voiced pronun-
ciation as compound) +
+ + +

This phrase is used when a silence between two people is broken
after some time, be this in writing, by virtue of a phonecall, or by actually
seeing someone in person again.

- Congratulations


Literally this phrase is a combination of (meaning auspicious) in
classical form paired with :

+ in classical form + in +
+ +
This phrase can be used with a million and one words to congratu-
late on any number of things:

”Congratulations on geĴing married.”

”Congratulations on your birthday.”

”Congratulations on gratuating.”

et cetera, et cetera.

- ”Good night”


This phrase is said when one goes to bed, and is repeated by those who
wish you a good night. It is technically the honorific commanding form of
, to rest, and is used to wish everyone else a good night too.

+ in + in
+ +
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