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tea gathering, tea ceremony event, tea party
A formal or semi-formal gathering where tea is prepared and served according to the traditions of Japanese tea ceremony (茶道). Can range from intimate sessions with a few guests to large-scale public events.
茶会に招かれた。
I was invited to a tea gathering.
秋の大茶会が公園で開かれる。
A large autumn tea gathering will be held in the park.
初めて茶会に参加したとき、作法がわからず緊張したが、亭主が丁寧に教えてくれた。
When I attended a tea gathering for the first time, I was nervous because I didn't know the etiquette, but the host kindly taught me.
USAGE NOTE:
茶会 refers specifically to gatherings centered on the Japanese tea ceremony (茶道). At a 茶会, the host (亭主) prepares 抹茶 (powdered green tea) and serves it to guests along with 和菓子 (Japanese sweets). Guests follow established etiquette for receiving and drinking the tea.
Larger public 茶会 are often held at temples, parks, or cultural centers and are open to beginners.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 茶会を開く (hold a tea gathering)
- 茶会に招く (invite to a tea gathering)
- 大茶会 (large tea gathering / tea festival)
- 野点茶会 (outdoor tea gathering)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 茶道: the way of tea, tea ceremony (the art form itself)
- 茶席: tea ceremony seat/session (the individual sitting where tea is served)