Japanese

ばんさんかい
Meaning: dinner party; banquet; formal dinner
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

晩
餐
会

Example sentences

A dinner party will be held tonight to invite the President.
その晩餐会には、世界各国の賓客が招待された。
Distinguished guests from all over the world were invited to the banquet.
晩餐会では、香美脆味を尽くした料理が次々と運ばれてきた。
At the banquet, a succession of luxurious and delicious dishes was served.
晩餐会の会場は扇影衣香の趣に満ち、華やかな雰囲気に包まれていた。
The banquet hall was filled with the elegance of a gathering of noble ladies, wrapped in a brilliant atmosphere.

Usage Notes

Refers to a formal evening meal, often held to entertain guests or celebrate an occasion.

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