1.
celebration; celebratory party; reception
A formal gathering held to celebrate an achievement, milestone, or special occasion such as a promotion, anniversary, or award.
祝賀会に出席する。
To attend a celebration.
優勝祝賀会がホテルで開かれた。
A victory celebration was held at a hotel.
会社創立50周年の祝賀会には多くの関係者が招かれた。
Many associates were invited to the company's 50th anniversary celebration.
USAGE:
A compound of 祝賀 (celebration, congratulation) + 会 (gathering, party). Refers to formal celebratory events, often with speeches and toasts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 祝賀会を開く (to hold a celebration)
- 祝賀会に出席する (to attend a celebration)
- 優勝祝賀会 (victory celebration)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 祝賀: celebration — the act of celebrating, without implying a gathering
- 歓迎会: welcome party — a party to welcome someone
- 祝い: celebration — a more casual, everyday term