(しゅくがかい)

しゅくがかい
noun
celebration; celebratory party; reception
1. celebration; celebratory party; reception
A formal gathering held to celebrate an achievement, milestone, or special occasion such as a promotion, anniversary, or award.
祝賀会(しゅくがかい)出席(しゅっせき)する。
To attend a celebration.
優勝(ゆうしょう)祝賀会(しゅくがかい)がホテルで(ひら)かれた。
A victory celebration was held at a hotel.
会社(かいしゃ)創立(そうりつ)50周年(しゅうねん)祝賀会(しゅくがかい)には(おお)くの関係者(かんけいしゃ)(まね)かれた。
Many associates were invited to the company's 50th anniversary celebration.

USAGE:
A compound of 祝賀(しゅくが) (celebration, congratulation) + (かい) (gathering, party). Refers to formal celebratory events, often with speeches and toasts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 祝賀会(しゅくがかい)(ひら)く (to hold a celebration)
  • 祝賀会(しゅくがかい)出席(しゅっせき)する (to attend a celebration)
  • 優勝(ゆうしょう)祝賀会(しゅくがかい) (victory celebration)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 祝賀(しゅくが): celebration — the act of celebrating, without implying a gathering
  • 歓迎会(かんげいかい): welcome party — a party to welcome someone
  • (いわ)い: celebration — a more casual, everyday term