1.
entertainment at a party or ceremony; performance for guests
Performances, games, or skits presented for guests at events like weddings, banquets, year-end parties, and company gatherings. Not the main event but a supplementary entertainment segment.
Composed of 余 (extra) + 興 (amusement). Strongly associated with weddings and company parties, where guests are often asked to prepare a song, dance, or skit.
Common collocations
- 余興を披露する: to put on entertainment
- 余興を頼む: to ask someone to perform
- 結婚式の余興: wedding reception entertainment
- 余興に歌う: to sing as entertainment
Cultural note
Being asked to do 余興 at a wedding is both an honor and a source of stress — guests typically rehearse songs, dance routines, or comedic skits. Refusing the request is considered impolite.