レセプション (resepushon) Japanese meaning: reception | KotomoraAfter the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the hotel.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を開くto hold a reception
The embassy held a New Year's reception.
〈物〉に出席するto attend a reception
I ended up attending our business partner's reception.
〈物〉を催すto host a reception (formal)
The company hosted a reception to mark its founding anniversary.