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(idiomatic) A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!

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many happy returns

Source Word

many happy returns

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!

Japanese Meaning

誕生日などの祝祭時に、過ぎ去った年に対して「幸多き再来」を願い、お祝いの言葉として使われる表現

Everyone at the table raised their glasses and wished her many happy returns.

テーブルのみんながグラスを掲げ、彼女にこれから何度も幸せな誕生日が訪れるよう願った。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!