N2
えんかい (enkai)
宴会
party, banquet, reception
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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'.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "宴会"!
新入社員の歓迎_______がホテルで開かれました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「歓迎」は人を迎える意味で、そのための集まりは「宴会」が適切です。
English: ''Kangei'' (welcome) means to receive people, and a gathering for this purpose is appropriately called an ''enkai'' (banquet/party).
English: ''Kangei'' (welcome) means to receive people, and a gathering for this purpose is appropriately called an ''enkai'' (banquet/party).
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