【No. 1202】Utage (宴 - Banquet/Party)
Apr 3, 2018 12:15
Yesterday, "utage" (宴) was held at my work venue.
"Utage" means a banquet, drinking party, or spree.
This word comes from "uchiage" (打ち上げ), which means to make a sound by clapping or hitting instruments.
Since bustling drinking parties make sounds, "utage" has come to mean such parties.
These days, we often use "uchiage" to mean a drinking party that is held after finishing an event.
Also, "utage," which is also called "enkai" (宴会), is usually refers to a party of a certain/large scale hosted by a company or an organization.
On the other hand, a small party hosted by young people is often referred to as just "nomikai" (飲み会 literally "drinking party").
"Utage" means a banquet, drinking party, or spree.
This word comes from "uchiage" (打ち上げ), which means to make a sound by clapping or hitting instruments.
Since bustling drinking parties make sounds, "utage" has come to mean such parties.
These days, we often use "uchiage" to mean a drinking party that is held after finishing an event.
Also, "utage," which is also called "enkai" (宴会), is usually refers to a party of a certain/large scale hosted by a company or an organization.
On the other hand, a small party hosted by young people is often referred to as just "nomikai" (飲み会 literally "drinking party").