返へん杯ぱい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

returning a sake cup; offering a cup in return

Refers to the act of returning a sake cup to someone who has just offered one, as part of a drinking ritual or exchange. Often used in formal or traditional drinking settings.

• 彼かれから杯さかずきを受うけたので、返へん杯ぱいをした。

  Since I received a cup from him, I offered one in return.

• 宴えん会かいでは、返へん杯ぱいのタイミングが難むずかしい。

  At banquets, the timing of returning a sake cup is tricky.