Translation guide
To enjoy oneself in a lively, often social way, sometimes with eating, drinking, or celebration.
To enjoy oneself in a cheerful, often social setting, such as a party or gathering.
To enjoy oneself by eating, drinking, and being festive, often in a group.
To have fun in a loud, energetic, possibly rowdy manner.
To have a boisterous party or make a racket while having fun.
The English phrase 'make merry' is somewhat old-fashioned or literary. In Japanese, there is no single equivalent; instead, use context-appropriate expressions for having fun, celebrating, or being lively.
General verb for enjoying oneself. Works in most contexts.
I made merry with everyone at the party.
To get excited or lively, often used for parties or events.
The drinking party got lively.
To frolic or make merry in a high-spirited, sometimes childlike way.
The kids are making merry in the park.
To be in high spirits, often due to a special occasion; can imply being carried away.
People are making merry at the festival.
We made merry with food and drink at the year-end party.
To hold a banquet or feast; implies a planned festive gathering.
They held a feast and made merry.
To have a drinking party; specifically about making merry with alcohol.
I made merry drinking with friends over the weekend.
They're making merry noisily in the next room.
To enjoy oneself while making noise; straightforward and common.
The young people were making merry noisily at the beach.