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乾杯
kanpai
Description
「乾杯」は、みんなでグラスを持ち上げて、飲む前に言う言葉です。
"乾杯" is a word said before drinking, when everyone raises their glasses together.
お祝いやパーティーのはじめによく使います。
It is often used at celebrations or the start of parties.
Meanings
乾杯kanpai
a toast; cheers
みなさん、乾杯！
Everyone, cheers!
乾杯kanpai
to make a toast, to drink together
新しい年に乾杯しましょう。
Let's toast to the new year.
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Notes
- Etymology
乾 (dry) + 杯 (cup) — literally 'dry the cup', i.e. empty your glass.
- Nuance
Said just before everyone drinks together, like English 'Cheers!'
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