The action and shout of clinking glasses to celebrate health and friendship.
💡 Cultural Context & Tips
Literally translating to 'dry the cup,' it historically meant draining your cup. In modern Japan, it is a friendly gesture of clinking glasses without needing to chug.
💬 Useful Conversation Phrases
When clinking glasses with seniors or clients, it is polite to lower the rim of your glass slightly below theirs to show respect.
全員のビールが揃ったので、元気に乾杯しました！
🔊 Now that everyone's beers are here, let's have a cheerful toast—Kanpai!
❓ Bilingual Dining Quiz
What is the polite Shinto-influenced etiquette when clinking glasses for a toast (Kanpai) with a senior?