余興
Meanings
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entertainment; performance; side show
Refers to entertainment or performances put on at parties, banquets, or other gatherings, often by guests or attendees. Can include skits, songs, games, or other lighthearted acts.
I performed a party piece at the year-end party.
His party performances are always funny.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉として余興を行うto hold something as entertainment (at a party)
As entertainment at the wedding, they performed a song.
- 余興を披露するto perform a piece of entertainment (for an audience)
The new employee performed an entertainment piece at the banquet.
- 余興に参加するto take part in the entertainment (at an event)
Everyone ended up taking part in the entertainment.
- 余興を頼むto ask someone to provide the entertainment
I asked a friend to do the entertainment at the wedding.