Japanese

えんかい
Meaning: banquet; party; feast
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

宴
会

Example sentences

During the year-end party season, every izakaya is crowded with party guests.
彼はジョークを言って宴会を盛り上げた。
He told jokes and livened up the party.
宴会は終始和気藹藹とした雰囲気で進んだ。
The banquet proceeded in a harmonious atmosphere from start to finish.
宮廷の宴会では、山海の八珍が並べられた。
At the court banquet, the eight delicacies of land and sea were lined up.
宴会では觥籌交錯し、大いに盛り上がった。
At the banquet, wine cups and chips were mixed up, and the atmosphere was very lively.
宴会の後は残杯冷肴が並び、どこか寂しげな雰囲気が漂っていた。
After the banquet, only leftover wine and cold food remained, and a somewhat lonely atmosphere lingered.
宴会は肉山脯林の様子を呈していた
The banquet presented a scene of extravagant feast.
宴会の後は部屋が杯盤狼籍の状態になっている
After the party, the room was in complete disarray
宴会で肥肉厚酒を楽しんだ
They enjoyed rich food and fine wine at the banquet.

Usage Notes

A formal or large gathering where people enjoy food and drinks together.

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