Translation guide
A social gathering where tea is served, often with light refreshments. In Japanese, the term can refer to a casual get-together or a formal tea ceremony gathering.
A relaxed social event where tea and snacks are served, similar to a Western tea party.
Common term for a casual tea party. The prefix お adds politeness.
A traditional Japanese tea ceremony event, often called a tea gathering.
Formal term for a tea ceremony gathering. Can also be read as さかい in some contexts.
お茶会 is a casual tea party, while 茶会 typically refers to a formal tea ceremony gathering. Use お茶会 for informal events and 茶会 for traditional ceremonies.
I'm hosting a tea party this Sunday.
Loanword from English, used for Western-style tea parties.
I enjoyed a tea party with friends.
I was invited to a tea ceremony gathering.
Refers specifically to a full-length formal tea ceremony event.
Preparing for a formal tea gathering is challenging.