宴席
Meanings
1
A formal or celebratory meal gathering, often with multiple courses and drinks. Used for official functions, wedding receptions, and business entertaining.
A banquet was held to celebrate the company's founding anniversary.
At the dinner party, I was told to sit at the seat of honor.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の宴席を設けるto hold a banquet for (an occasion)
The company held a banquet for its business partners.
- 宴席に招くto invite someone to a banquet
He was invited to the banquet as the guest of honor.
- 宴席に出るto attend a banquet
The department head often attends banquets with business clients.
- 宴席で〈事〉を披露するto perform/present something at a banquet
It was decided that a song would be performed at the banquet.