Japanese word

宴会

Pronunciation

Romajienkai

Meaning

  • nounparty

Example

友達との宴会は楽しかったです。tomo dachi to no en kai wa tano shi ka tta de su

The party with my friends was fun.

Illustration for 宴会 (party)

More examples

会社は来月、創立記念の宴会を開きます。kai sha wa rai getsu sō ritsu ki nen no en kai o hira ki ma su

The company will hold a banquet next month to celebrate its founding.

Core concept

Refers to people gathering around a shared meal to celebrate, socialize, and spend an enjoyable time together.

Common phrases

  • 宴会を開くen kai o hira ku

    hold a party

  • 宴会に参加するen kai ni san ka su ru

    attend a party

  • 宴会を楽しむen kai o tano shi mu

    enjoy a party

Similar words

パーティーpātī: A social gathering for enjoyment that may include entertainment, dancing, or a meal.
飲み会nomikai: A social occasion in which drinking together is the main activity.
祝宴shukuen: A celebratory meal held for a special event or occasion.
酒宴shuen: A gathering where drinking alcohol is the central activity.

Definition in Japanese

人々が集まって食事などを共にしながら祝い楽しむ会合。hito bito ga atsu ma tte shoku ji na do o tomo ni shi na ga ra iwa i tano shi mu kai gō

Word origin

The compound 宴会 (enkai) joins 宴 (en, "banquet") with 会 (kai, "meeting"), linking a celebratory meal with a gathering of people.

Usage tips

  • In English, party may include dancing or other activities, whereas 宴会 (enkai) usually brings a meal and social conversation to the center.

Other meanings

  • banquetnoun
  • feastnoun

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