持(も)ち寄(よ)りパーティー

A compound of 持ち寄(もちよ)り (bringing together/each contributing) and パーティー (party). Refers to a social gathering where participants each bring food or drinks to share, rather than a single host providing everything.

Common collocations

• 持(も)ち寄(よ)りパーティーを開(ひら)く: to hold a potluck party
• 持(も)ち寄(よ)りパーティーに一品(いっぴん)持参(じさん): bring one dish to the potluck
• 持(も)ち寄(よ)りパーティー形式(けいしき): potluck-style

Similar words

• ポットラック: potluck (loanword, less common)
• 飲(の)み会(かい): drinking party (usually at a restaurant)
• ホームパーティー: home party (host provides food)

Cultural note

Potluck parties have become increasingly popular in Japan, especially among younger people and international communities. They offer a more affordable and interactive alternative to traditional 飲み会(のみかい) at restaurants. In Japanese potlucks, guests typically bring either homemade dishes or store-bought items like 惣菜(そうざい) (prepared dishes) or desserts.