happy New Year

Phrase

A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.

Japanese Meaning

新年を迎える際に、相手の幸福や健康、繁栄を祈る祝福の言葉 / 新しい年に向け、良い年になるよう願う挨拶

I sent a card that simply said 'happy New Year' to all my friends.

友人全員に「新年おめでとうございます」とだけ書かれたカードを送りました。

Sense（1）

A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.