残ざん念ねん会かい

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Meanings

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noun

consolation party

A gathering held after a failure or defeat, often to cheer up participants or commiserate. Common in sports, business, or project contexts.

試し合あいに負まけた後あと、チームで残ざん念ねん会かいを開ひらいた。
After losing the match, the team held a consolation party.

remainder, leftover, balance

念wish, sense, idea

会meeting, meet, party

Similar words

打うち上あげ
打ち上げ is a wrap-up party after a successful event, while 残念会 is specifically for commiserating after a failure.
慰い労ろう会かい
慰労会 is a party to appreciate someone's hard work, regardless of outcome, whereas 残念会 focuses on consoling after a loss.

Etymology

Compound of 残念 (regrettable, disappointing) and 会 (gathering, party). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a casual term for post-defeat gatherings.