Japanese word

披露宴

Pronunciation

Romajihirōen

Meaning

  • nounwedding reception

Example

妹の披露宴に出席します。imōto no hi rō en ni shus seki shi ma su

I will attend my sister's wedding reception.

Illustration for 披露宴 (wedding reception)

More examples

友人の披露宴で祝辞を述べます。yū jin no hi rō en de shuku ji o no be ma su

I will give a speech at my friend's wedding reception.

Core concept

Refers to a formal gathering where a marriage is publicly celebrated through a meal and social event.

Common phrases

  • 披露宴に出席するhi rō en ni shus seki su ru

    attend a wedding reception

  • 披露宴を開くhi rō en o hira ku

    hold a wedding reception

  • 披露宴の招待状hi rō en no shō tai jō

    wedding reception invitation

Definition in Japanese

親族や友人を招き、結婚を祝うために開く宴会。shin zoku ya yū jin o mane ki kek kon o iwa u ta me ni hira ku en kai

Word origin

披露宴 (hirōen) combines 披露 (hirō, "making public") and 宴 (en, "banquet"), naming a banquet that publicly presents a marriage.

Usage tips

  • In English, a wedding reception usually follows the wedding ceremony, so the two terms refer to different parts of the celebration.

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