VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese: Have a happy new year!

Takahiro Takiguchi (Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi/Stripes Japan)

Ther old year is finally coming to an end. Let’s hope the upcoming year will be one filled with happiness, safety and prosperity!

Today’s lesson is: “Yoi otoshi wo!” = Have a happy new year! (“yoi” = good, “(o)toshi” = year, “.. wo” = have a ..)

With a wish for a happy new year. Let’s exchange our greetings in Japanese.

I can’t wait to see you again in the next year with some more nice Japanese expressions. I wish you a very, very happy new year. YOI OTOSHI WO!