How to Say Happy Father's Day in Japanese

Oh hello.

If you’re coming across this article – chances are, it’s Father’s Day.

And you want to say Happy Father’s Day in Japanese…

You know, why don’t you buy a present instead? Ah, I won’t judge you. Let’s learn.

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1. Father’s Day

父の日
Chichi no hi

First thing’s first. This is how you say Father’s Day in Japanese. “Chichi” means father, but there are plenty of other ways to say father in Japanese. You’ll see other variations like Otousan, but Chichi is used here.

2. Happy Fathers Day in Japanese

父の日おめでとうございます
Chichi no hi omedetou gozaimasu.

This is the translated way to say Happy Fathers Day in Japanese.

Truth is, this isn’t used much by Japanese. It’s a direct translation because most people want to know what it is.

If you want o sound more natural, use other phrases here.

3. Dad, thank you for everything.

お父さん、いつもありがとう。
Otousan, itsumo arigatou.

This is the most commonly used phrase among native Japanese speakers.

Instead of telling a father a pointless… “hey, dad, happy father’s day!” you’re actually thanking him. For everything.

Or simpler, you can try…

お父さん、ありがとう。
Otousan, arigatou.

4. Please stay healthy forever.

Itsumademo genki de ite kudasai
- いつまでも元気でいてください
Please stay healthy forever

At the end of the day, what’s important? Health and life!

You can use this phrase to wish your father good health.

5. Take care of your health and live long.

元気でいつまでも長生きしてね。
Genki de itsumademo nagaiki shite ne.
Take care of your health and live long.

This is another good phrase to tell your father in Japanese. Live long and prosper, dad.

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6. I’m always grateful.

いつも感謝しています。
Itsumo kansha shiteimasu.

You can use this for your dad or mom.

And you can couple this with another message. Basically, just a natural way to express your gratitude.

7. Father, please rest well!

お父さん、たまにはゆっくり休んでね！
Otousan, tamani ha yukkuri yasunde ne!

Japanese men work a lot. And drink. But mostly, they work a lot. So on Father’s day, a lot of messages are thanking them for their work, for supporting their family, and of course asking them to rest. Like this one.