Happy New Year in Japanese: Heartfelt Wishes & Messages

Introduction Sending New Year wishes is a cherished way to show care, gratitude, and hope as one year ends and another begins. Whether you’re writing a card, sending a text, or speaking to someone in person, the right words can encourage, comfort, and inspire. Use these Japanese New Year greetings for family, friends, colleagues, or anyone who could use warmth and optimism at the start of the year.

For success and achievement

• 謹賀新年。ご成功とご発展を心よりお祈り申し上げます。
  (Kinga shinnen. Goseikō to go hatten o kokoro yori oinori mōshiagemasu.) — Wishing you success and growth from the bottom of my heart.
• 明けましておめでとうございます。今年も大きな飛躍がありますように。
  (Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu. Kotoshi mo ōkina hiyaku ga arimasu yō ni.) — Happy New Year. May you make great strides this year.
• 今年が目標達成の年になりますように。応援しています！
  (Kotoshi ga mokuhyō tassei no toshi ni narimasu yō ni. Ōen shiteimasu!) — May this year be the year you reach your goals. I’m rooting for you!
• 新しい挑戦を楽しみ、成功をつかめますように。
  (Atarashii chōsen o tanoshimi, seikō o tsukamemasu yō ni.) — Enjoy new challenges and may you seize success.
• 仕事や学業が順調に進み、実り多き一年になりますように。
  (Shigoto ya gakugyō ga junchō ni susumi, minori ōki ichinen ni narimasu yō ni.) — May work or studies go smoothly and bring many rewards.

For health and wellness

• 明けましておめでとうございます。健康で穏やかな一年になりますように。
  (Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu. Kenkō de odayaka na ichinen ni narimasu yō ni.) — Happy New Year. Wishing you health and peace.
• 今年も元気に過ごせますように。ご自愛ください。
  (Kotoshi mo genki ni sugosemasu yō ni. Goji-ai kudasai.) — May you stay well this year. Please take care of yourself.
• 体も心も健やかでありますように。休息と笑顔を忘れずに。
  (Karada mo kokoro mo sukoyaka de arimasu yō ni. Kyūsoku to egao o wasurezu ni.) — May body and mind be healthy; don’t forget rest and smiles.
• 病気知らずの一年でありますように。早寝早起きを心がけて。
  (Byōki shirazu no ichinen de arimasu yō ni. Hayanesohoki o kokorogakete.) — Wishing you a year free from illness. Try to keep healthy habits.
• 日々の小さなケアが大きな健康につながりますように。
  (Hibi no chiisana kea ga ōkina kenkō ni tsunagarimasu yō ni.) — May small daily self-care lead to great health.

For happiness and joy

• 笑顔あふれる素敵な一年になりますように！
  (Egao afureru suteki na ichinen ni narimasu yō ni!) — May your year be full of smiles!
• 幸せがたくさん訪れる年になりますように。
  (Shiawase ga takusan otozureru toshi ni narimasu yō ni.) — May happiness visit you often.
• 毎日が喜びと感謝に満ちた年になりますように。
  (Mainichi ga yorokobi to kansha ni michita toshi ni narimasu yō ni.) — May every day be filled with joy and gratitude.
• 心が温まる出会いと楽しい思い出が増えますように。
  (Kokoro ga atatamaru deai to tanoshii omoide ga fuemasu yō ni.) — May you have warm encounters and happy memories.
• 小さな幸せを大切にできる一年でありますように。
  (Chīsana shiawase o taisetsu ni dekiru ichinen de arimasu yō ni.) — May you treasure the small joys each day.

For love and relationships

• 愛する人と笑顔で過ごす一年になりますように。
  (Aisuru hito to egao de sugosu ichinen ni narimasu yō ni.) — May you spend the year smiling with those you love.
• 友情と絆が深まる素晴らしい年になりますように。
  (Yūjō to kizuna ga fukamaru subarashii toshi ni narimasu yō ni.) — May friendships and bonds deepen this year.
• 新しい出会いが素敵な縁につながりますように。
  (Atarashii deai ga suteki na en ni tsunagarimasu yō ni.) — May new meetings lead to wonderful connections.
• 夫婦や家族の幸せがますます増しますように。
  (Fūfu ya kazoku no shiawase ga masumasu mashimasu yō ni.) — May married and family happiness continue to grow.
• 心が通い合う時間がたくさん訪れますように。
  (Kokoro ga kayoi au jikan ga takusan otozuremasu yō ni.) — May you enjoy many heartfelt moments together.

For family and friends

• 家族みんなが健康で幸せに暮らせますように。
  (Kazoku minna ga kenkō de shiawase ni kurasemasu yō ni.) — Wishing health and happiness for your entire family.
• 旧友と再会し、温かい時間を過ごせますように。
  (Kyūyū to saikai shi, atatakai jikan o sugosemasu yō ni.) — May you reunite with old friends and share warm moments.
• 子どもたちの成長と笑顔に満ちた一年でありますように。
  (Kodomo-tachi no seichō to egao ni michita ichinen de arimasu yō ni.) — May children grow and smile throughout the year.
• 遠くにいる大切な人に幸せが届きますように。
  (Tōku ni iru taisetsu na hito ni shiawase ga todokimasu yō ni.) — May happiness reach your loved ones who are far away.
• いつも支えてくれる人たちに感謝あふれる年になりますように。
  (Itsumo sasaete kureru hito-tachi ni kansha afureru toshi ni narimasu yō ni.) — May you experience a year full of gratitude for those who support you.

For colleagues and business

• 旧年中はお世話になりました。本年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。
  (Kyūnenchū wa osewa ni narimashita. Honnen mo dōzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.) — Thank you for your support last year; I look forward to working together again.
• 本年も皆様のご健康とご多幸をお祈り申し上げます。
  (Honnen mo minasama no gokenkō to gotakō o oinori mōshiagemasu.) — Wishing everyone health and much happiness this year.
• ビジネスの発展とチームの結束を願っています。
  (Bijinesu no hatten to chīmu no kessoku o negatteimasu.) — Wishing for business growth and strong team unity.
• 新しいプロジェクトが成功しますように。共に頑張りましょう。
  (Atarashii purojekuto ga seikō shimasu yō ni. Tomo ni gambarimashō.) — May new projects succeed. Let’s work hard together.
• 昨年の感謝を込めて、今年もよろしくお願い申し上げます。
  (Sakunen no kansha o komete, kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai mōshiagemasu.) — With gratitude for last year, I humbly ask for your continued support this year.

Conclusion A thoughtful New Year wish can lift spirits, strengthen bonds, and set a hopeful tone for the months ahead. Use these Japanese greetings to share warmth and encouragement—short notes or longer messages both show you care and help brighten someone’s day.