Japanese dictionary
How to say "party" in Japanese
パーティーぱーてぃー · pātī
A "party" in Japanese is パーティー (pātī). With coworkers, it is usually a 飲み会 (nomikai). A party in a contract is a "side," 〜側 (gawa).
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Ways to say "party" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| パーティーぱーてぃー · pātī | Party. |
| 飲み会のみかい · nomikai | Drinking party (with coworkers or friends). |
| 歓迎会かんげいかい · kangeikai | Welcome party. |
| 〜側〜がわ · gawa | Party; side (in a contract). |
How to use it
Common work parties: 歓迎会 (welcome), 送別会 (farewell), 忘年会 (year-end).
"Party of four" at a restaurant is 四名 (yonmei).
Example sentences
- 週末にパーティーがあります。Shūmatsu ni pātī ga arimasu.There's a party this weekend.
- 新しい社員の歓迎会を開きます。Atarashii shain no kangeikai o hirakimasu.We're holding a welcome party for the new employee.
- 今夜は部署の飲み会です。Kon'ya wa busho no nomikai desu.Tonight is our team's drinking party.
- 四名で予約しています。Yonmei de yoyaku shite imasu.I have a reservation for a party of four.
- 誕生日パーティーに招待されました。Tanjōbi pātī ni shōtai saremashita.I was invited to a birthday party.
- 相手側の意見も聞きましょう。Aitegawa no iken mo kikimashō.Let's hear the other party's opinion too.
Questions
What is a 飲み会?
飲み会 (nomikai) is a drinking party, usually at an izakaya with coworkers or friends. You don't have to drink alcohol.
How do you say "a party of four" at a restaurant?
Say 四名です (yonmei desu) or 四人です (yonin desu).
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