synonym Comparative
忘年会
VS
宴会
Differences Between "忘年会" and "宴会"
Option A
忘年会
Meaning
year-end party
Reading
ぼうねんかい (bōnenkai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会社の忘年会に参加します。
I will participate in the company's year-end party.
Option B
宴会
Meaning
party, banquet, reception
Reading
えんかい (enkai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社の忘年会で盛大な宴会が開かれました。
A grand banquet was held for the company's year-end party.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(year-end party)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 忘年会: Common event in Japan to forget the year's troubles and celebrate the end of the year, usually with colleagues or friends. Often involves drinking and eating.
- 宴会: Refers to a formal or semi-formal gathering, often involving food and drinks, held for a specific purpose (e.g., celebration, year-end party). It implies a more structured and sometimes grander event than a casual 'パーティー'.
- 忘年会: Common event in Japan to forget the year's troubles and celebrate the end of the year, usually with colleagues or friends. Often involves drinking and eating.
- 宴会: Refers to a formal or semi-formal gathering, often involving food and drinks, held for a specific purpose (e.g., celebration, year-end party). It implies a more structured and sometimes grander event than a casual 'パーティー'.
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