Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 乾杯(かんぱい) in Japanese

乾杯, 乾盃
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
かんぱい
Romaji
kanpai
Word Senses
  • 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)
    Example sentence
    魅力的なホステスために乾杯 Let's drink to our charming hostess!
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    drinking one's glass dry
    Example sentence
    僕達栄光日々乾杯 Let's all make a toast to our glory days.
  • Parts of speech
    interjection (kandoushi)
    Meaning
    cheers
    Example sentence
    成功祈って乾杯しよう Let's drink to his success.

Examples of 乾杯, 乾盃, かんぱい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

drought, dry, dessicate, drink up, heaven, emperor

On'Yomi: カン, ケン

Kun'Yomi: かわ.く, かわ.かす, ほ.す, ひ.る, いぬい

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass, toast

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: さかずき

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9 strokes

glass, cup

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: さかずき

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