Are you looking for Japanese Christmas wishes for your friends and family? We’ve gathered the best wishes to ensure they feel cherished this holiday season.
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How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Japanese?
Extend Christmas wishes in Japanese with the phrase, “メリークリスマス!”
Short and Sweet Japanese Christmas Wishes
- メリークリスマス！素敵な休日をお過ごしください (Merī Kurisumasu! Suteki na kyūjitsu o osugoshi kudasai) – Merry Christmas! Please enjoy a wonderful holiday.
- 心温まるクリスマスになりますように (Kokoro atatamaru kurisumasu ni narimasu yō ni) – May you have a heartwarming Christmas.
- すてきなクリスマスをお過ごしください (Suteki na kurisumasu o osugoshi kudasai) – Have a wonderful Christmas.
Heartfelt Japanese Christmas Wishes
- この特別な季節に、あなたとご家族に愛と幸せが満ちあふれますように (Kono tokubetsu na kisetsu ni, anata to gokazoku ni ai to shiawase ga michiafuremasu yō ni) – May love and happiness overflow for you and your family in this special season.
- クリスマスの温もりがあなたの心に届きますように。大切な人と素敵な思い出を (Kurisumasu no nukumori ga anata no kokoro ni todokimasu yō ni. Taisetsu na hito to suteki na omoide o) – May the warmth of Christmas reach your heart. Make beautiful memories with your loved ones.
- 心からの感謝を込めて、あなたに幸せなクリスマスを願っています (Kokoro kara no kansha o komete, anata ni shiawase na kurisumasu o negatteimasu) – With heartfelt gratitude, I wish you a happy Christmas.
Funny Japanese Christmas Wishes
- サンタさんにダイエット中だと伝えておいたから、ケーキは私が代わりに食べておくね！(Santa-san ni daietto chū da to tsutaete oita kara, kēki wa watashi ga kawari ni tabete oku ne!) – I told Santa you’re on a diet, so I’ll eat the cake for you!
- プレゼントリストが長すぎて、サンタさん残業になっちゃうかも！(Purezento risuto ga nagasugite, Santa-san zangyō ni nacchau kamo!) – My gift list is so long, Santa might have to work overtime!
- クリスマスツリーより私の方が輝いてるでしょ？(Kurisumasu tsurī yori watashi no hō ga kagayaite ru desho?) – Don’t you think I shine brighter than the Christmas tree?
Inspirational Japanese Christmas Wishes
- クリスマスの星のように、希望の光が心を照らしますように (Kurisumasu no hoshi no yō ni, kibō no hikari ga kokoro o terashimasu yō ni) – Like the Christmas star, may the light of hope illuminate your heart.
- この季節が教えてくれる大切なこと：愛すること、分かち合うこと、信じること (Kono kisetsu ga oshiete kureru taisetsu na koto: aisuru koto, wakachiau koto, shinjiru koto) – This season teaches us important things: to love, to share, and to believe.
- 新しい年への希望と共に、クリスマスの奇跡があなたの人生を祝福しますように (Atarashī toshi e no kibō to tomo ni, kurisumasu no kiseki ga anata no jinsei o shukufuku shimasu yō ni) – Along with hope for the new year, may Christmas miracles bless your life.
Conclusion
In addition to learning how to say Merry Christmas in Japanese, why not learn more about unique Christmas Traditions in Japan?
Christmas is the season of love and joy. Let your wishes light up the holiday spirit of your loved ones. Have a happy holiday!
Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.