Japanese word

パーティー

Pronunciation

Romajipātī

Meaning

  • nounparty

Example

家でパーティーをします。ie de pā tī o shi ma su

I have a party at home.

Illustration for パーティー (party)

More examples

家で楽しいパーティーをします。ie de tano shi i pā tī o shi ma su

We have a fun party at home.

来週、学校でパーティーを開きます。rai shū gak kō de pā tī o hira ki ma su

We will hold a party at school next week.

Core concept

Describes a social gathering where people spend time together for enjoyment.

Common phrases

  • パーティーに行くpā tī ni i ku

    go to a party

  • パーティーをするpā tī o su ru

    have a party

  • パーティーに参加するpā tī ni san ka su ru

    attend a party

  • パーティーを開くpā tī o hira ku

    hold a party

Similar words

集まりatsumari: A group of people gathered in one place for a shared activity or occasion.
宴会enkai: A social gathering that usually includes food, drinks, and conversation.
会合kaigō: A gathering of people for a particular purpose or discussion.

Definition in Japanese

人々が集まり、飲食や会話などを楽しむ催し。hito bito ga atsu ma ri in shoku ya kai wa na do o tano shi mu moyō shi

Word origin

パーティー (pātī) is a Japanese loanword from English party, which came through Old French partie and is ultimately linked to Latin partire, "to divide."

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, a party can be a small or large gathering for a birthday, a holiday, or no special occasion.

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