also: パーティ · パーリー
noun
party; social gathering
The ordinary everyday sense: a social event such as a birthday party, office party, or celebration. Often appears in compounds such as 誕生日パーティー.
来週、友だちの誕生日パーティーに行く。
I'm going to a friend's birthday party next week.
会社のパーティーで彼女と
I met her at a company party.
noun
party; group taking part in an activity
Used for a group participating together in an activity, especially in contexts like mountain climbing, hiking, expeditions, or games. Common collocations include パーティーを組む.
登山では、経験者を含むパーティーを組むことが大切だ。
In mountain climbing, it is important to form a party that includes experienced climbers.
noun
political party
Used as a loanword for a political party, especially in translated names or foreign political contexts. In ordinary Japanese discussion of domestic politics, 政党 or 党 is usually more standard.
彼女は地元のグリーンパーティーを支持している。
She supports the local Green Party.