In Japanese, “happy birthday” is written (お) 誕生日 おめでとう (ございます). This is pronounced “(o) tanjoubi omedetou (gozaimasu)”. For the record, birthdays have been celebrated in Japan since about 1950. Previously, all Japanese birthdays were celebrated over the new year!

Elegance meets celebration in a Happy Birthday GIF featuring a white creme cupcake adorned with elegant sprinkles, nestled in a cyan cup with a red bow. A golden "Happy Birthday" topper crowns the treat, and a lit animated sparkler adds a touch of magic. This refined yet festive GIF is a tasteful way to convey birthday wishes with style and charm. Share the animated delight to elevate the celebration with a touch of sophistication and sparkle. Happy Birthday, a treat for the eyes and the spirit! So if you want to say happy birthday to a close Japanese friend, you can just say "tanjobi omedeto". But the full and more polite version would be "o tanjobi omedeto gozaimasu".

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