Translation guide
The English word "toast" has two main meanings: toasted bread and a celebratory drink. These are expressed with different Japanese words.
Referring to bread that has been browned by heat, typically eaten at breakfast.
The most common and direct loanword for 'toast' as toasted bread. Used in everyday conversation.
I ate toast for breakfast.
Literally 'baked bread'. Less common than トースト, but understood. Can sound slightly old-fashioned or descriptive.
I like toast.
The act of raising glasses and drinking in honor of someone or something, or the speech given.
Please spread butter on the toast.
The standard word for a toast (the act or the exclamation). Used when clinking glasses. Can be used as a noun or as a verb with する.
Let's make a toast!
We toasted to his health.
A celebratory drink or toast, often used in formal contexts. Implies a special occasion.
We raised a toast to celebrate the promotion.
Pattern for toasting to something: 'A toast to ~'. Replace 〜 with the person or thing.
A toast to the bride and groom!
to make a toast (drink)