祝辞

• 読み: しゅくじ
• ローマ字: shukuji
• 漢字の分解: 祝 (shuku/iwa) — celebrate, congratulate; 辞 (ji) — word, speech, resign
• 発音: /ɕɯ.kɯ.dʑi/

意味

Congratulatory address; congratulatory speech. A formal speech given to celebrate an occasion.

A formal noun referring to speeches delivered at ceremonies such as weddings, graduations, and company events. In Japanese culture, such speeches follow established conventions and are considered an important social obligation. Often paired with 述べる (to deliver/state).

例文

1. 校長先生が卒業式で祝辞を述べた。
2. 結婚式の祝辞を頼まれて緊張している。
3. 社長の祝辞は短くて印象的だった。

使い方ガイド

場面: ceremonies, weddings, graduations

トーン: celebratory

起源と歴史

Compound of 祝 (shuku, celebrate/congratulate) + 辞 (ji, word/speech). Literally 'words of celebration,' a term used in formal ceremonial contexts since classical times.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal