Meaning of 乾杯 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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乾杯, 乾盃JLPT 2
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Kana Readingかんぱい
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Romajikanpai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- drinking one's glass dry
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- cheers
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Example Sentences
乾杯, 乾盃, かんぱい used in context
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Let's drink to our charming hostess!
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Let's all make a toast to our glory days.
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Let's drink to his success.
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Here's to a long and happy life!
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Let's toast the guest of honor!
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Let's drink to absent friends.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
drought, dry, dessicate, drink up, heaven, emperor
On: カン, ケン
Kun: かわ.く, かわ.かす, ほ.す, ひ.る, いぬい
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