乾杯(かんぱい)

かんぱい
noun, suru-verb, interjection
cheers!, toast
1. cheers!, toast
An exclamation said when raising glasses together; the act of making a toast.
みんなで「乾杯(かんぱい)！」と言(い)ってグラスを合(あ)わせた。
Everyone said 'Cheers!' and clinked glasses together.
新年(しんねん)を祝(いわ)って乾杯(かんぱい)しましょう。
Let's toast to the new year.
乾杯(かんぱい)の音頭(おんど)を取(と)っていただけますか。
Would you lead the toast?
成功(せいこう)を祝(いわ)って乾杯(かんぱい)！
Cheers to our success!
乾杯(かんぱい)の前(まえ)に飲(の)まないでね。
Don't drink before the toast.

乾杯(かんぱい) literally means 'dry cup' (drinking until the cup is empty).

Common expressions:

Cultural note:

  • In Japanese drinking culture, the 乾杯(かんぱい) marks the official start of drinking
  • Often led by a senior person or guest of honor
  • It's polite to wait for the 乾杯(かんぱい) before drinking

Alternatives:

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