宴
Meanings
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poetical term
A formal or festive gathering with food and drink, often with a literary or poetic feel. The reading うたげ is standard; えん is a less common on-reading used in compounds.
After the wedding ceremony, a grand banquet was held.
On a spring night, we enjoyed a feast under the cherry blossoms.
Usage patterns
- 宴を催すto hold a banquet
The king held a grand banquet for his vassals.
- 宴を開くto throw/hold a feast
The villagers held a feast to celebrate the good harvest.
- 宴の席at the banquet table/gathering
At the banquet, he began telling stories of the old days.
- 宴が果てるfor the banquet/feast to come to an end
As dawn broke, the feast finally came to an end.
Expressions
- 花見の宴cherry blossom viewing party