Japanese Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Japanese word
シャンパン
Pronunciation
Romajishanpan
Meaning
- nounchampagne
Example
会場にシャンパンの瓶が並んでいます。kai jō ni sha n pa n no bin ga nara n de i ma su
Bottles of champagne are lined up at the venue.
More examples
祝賀会でシャンパンを皆さんに振る舞います。shuku ga kai de sha n pa n o mina sa n ni fu ru ma i ma su
I will serve champagne to everyone at the celebration.
Core concept
Names a sparkling wine defined by its connection to the Champagne region of France, not simply by its bubbles.
Common phrases
シャンパンを注ぐsha n pa n o soso gu
pour champagne
シャンパンで乾杯するsha n pa n de kan pai su ru
toast with champagne
Definition in Japanese
フランスのシャンパーニュ地方を原産地とする発泡性のぶどう酒。fu ra n su no sha n pā nyu chi hō o gen san chi to su ru hap pō sei no bu dō shu
Word origin
シャンパン (shanpan) comes from French champagne, which originally names the Champagne region of France and also the sparkling wine made there.
Usage tips
- The compound champagne flute names the tall, narrow glass traditionally used for serving champagne.