Japanese

ひろうえん
Meaning: wedding reception; banquet
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

披
露
宴

Example sentences

We invited relatives and friends to the wedding reception after the ceremony.
友人の結婚披露宴に招待された。
I was invited to a friend's wedding reception.
彼は結婚披露宴で、友人代表として素晴らしいスピーチをした。
He gave a wonderful speech as the representative of the friends at the wedding reception.
披露宴のあと、近くの店で二次会が行われた。
After the reception, an after-party was held at a nearby restaurant.
彼女は披露宴でチャイナドレスを着た。
She wore a Chinese-style dress at the wedding reception.

Usage Notes

A banquet held to announce a happy occasion, most commonly a wedding.

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