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A one-line message to add to New Year’s cards! Ideas for writing that convey your feelings to friends

When writing New Year’s cards, many people find themselves unsure about what brief message to add for friends.

For a friend you haven’t contacted in a while, you may want to share a bit about how you’ve been, and for friends you see often, a lighthearted line with some humor can bring a smile.

A standard greeting alone can feel a bit lacking, but it’s hard to know what words to add.

Here, we introduce ideas for heartfelt one-liners you can use, tailored to your relationship and feelings.

How about adding a warm message to this year’s New Year’s cards and deepening your bond with your dear friends?

A One-Line Message to Add to Your New Year’s Card! Ideas for Writing That Convey Your Feelings to Friends (21–30)

May this year bring many heartwarming moments.

May this year bring many heartwarming moments.

When you hear the words “heartwarming moments,” what kind of times come to mind? Time spent with family, chats with friends, moments when a movie or a novel moves your heart… I’m sure each of you has your own wonderful moments.

This message is a short wish that many such warm, comforting times will come your way in the New Year.

It’s something you’d write while hoping for that person’s happiness and gentle days.

Adding “for you” at the beginning can make it feel even more personal and friendly.

May this year also be filled with peace and the joy of each day.

May this year also be filled with peace and the joy of each day.

Why not add this simple message to your New Year’s card, with the wish that they spend their days in peace and joy? The phrase “with a peaceful heart” carries the hope that few things will unsettle or disturb their mind, and it gently conveys a warm desire for them to enjoy each day with their natural, honest heart.

It’s a New Year’s message you can send to anyone—family, friends, or relatives.

If you like, please share it with someone special to you.

A short message to add to New Year’s cards! Ideas for writing that conveys your feelings to friends (31–40)

May this year be filled with richness of heart.

May this year be filled with richness of heart.

Being rich at heart refers to a state brimming with fulfillment and satisfaction.

In other words, it’s a simple wish that the new year will be a fulfilling one.

A year is long, so it may be difficult to feel rich at heart all the time.

However, the future can change depending on your mindset.

By approaching things with a positive attitude, I hope you can turn them into great success and happiness.

Why not share these words while praying that it will be a happy year?

This year, let’s give back both good fortune and laughter in double measure!

This year, let’s give back both good fortune and laughter in double measure!

Here’s a message that uses the word “baigaeshi” (payback double), which became famous from the drama Hanzawa Naoki.

In the show it meant revenge, but as a short note on a New Year’s card, let’s give it a positive twist: let’s return double the good fortune and laughter! Since the phrase is well-known, it’s a witty line that will make anyone smile.

Why not send this to someone important to you or a friend, wishing happiness for each other? It could also be fun to swap out “good fortune” and “laughter” for other words.

Make your New Year’s card shine with your own personal style!

We’ll churn out laughable incidents again this year.

We'll churn out laughable incidents again this year.

What’s a laugh-worthy incident? It’s a message that makes you smile the moment you see the New Year’s card.

Depending on the content of the incident, the phrase “mass production afterward” might sound a bit scary, but even that will probably become material for laughs.

If you’re the comedy person in your group, this message is perfect for you.

It’ll likely become a topic of conversation when you meet at the New Year’s party, too.

If you like, think up a funny incident that everyone will enjoy and brighten up the New Year.

Even if you don’t usually make jokes, taking the plunge and writing one might lead to an unexpected self-discovery.

Thank you to my past self from last year. Let’s do our best again this year!

Thank you to my past self from last year. Let’s do our best again this year!

It’s a unique phrase to thank oneself.

But this single line might give the recipient a chance to affirm themselves.

Those who weren’t very satisfied with their results last year may still be carrying that feeling even as the new year begins.

Seeing this message at such a time could remind them of their past efforts and spark a feeling of “thank you.” And it may make them feel ready to do their best again this year.

I hope this New Year’s card becomes a catalyst for moving forward with a refreshed mindset.

Let’s take on a year that surpasses our past selves!

Let's take on a year that surpasses our past selves!

You often hear that your greatest enemy is yourself.

I think this phrase connects to that idea.

The person you should compare yourself to isn’t others, but your own self.

It’s a good message that lets you reflect on yourself while looking back on the past year, without using the word “Do your best.” And ending with “Let’s challenge the new year,” rather than “Let’s make it a good year,” seems to draw out even more motivation.

Let’s send this phrase with the hope that by reflecting on last year’s failures and turning frustration into fuel, we can make the new year even better.