Meaning

Primary

Banquet

Alternatives

Party, Bacchanal

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

is an old-fashioned word for 宴会. It refers to large, festive feasts in traditional settings, often involving lots of sake and the enjoyment of traditional performing arts. You may see it used in literature or in song lyrics to evoke scenes of grand, lavish banquets from ages past.

Reading

うたげ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

At a banquet or party, you don't only get food, you also GET (うたげ), which is you getting a song from a singer. After all, entertainment is just as important as the food when you're at a wild bacchanal such as this!

Context

Context Sentences

王子は、宴の最中に撃たれて死んだ。

The prince was shot dead during the feast.

こよいの宴は実に楽しいものですな。

The banquet this evening is truly fun, isn't it?

さぁ、宴じゃ宴じゃ!みんな、飲め飲め!

Alright, it's party time! Everyone, drink up, drink up!

Kanji Composition