Mnemonic
Under the roof of a palace, golden sunlight floods the feast hall. A radiant woman stands and claps her hands—the banquet may now begin! Servants rush in carrying silver platters of roasted meats and goblets of wine as guests cheer.
Additional thoughts
Picture a grand palace ceiling (roof), warm golden-hour sunlight streaming through tall windows (sun), and an elegant hostess (woman) presiding over the festivities. The three layers—shelter, warmth, host—combine to create the perfect banquet.Quick recall
Under a roof bathed in sunlight, a woman commands the banquet to begin.Details
The keyword for 宴 is banquet. This kanji refers to a formal feast or elaborate dinner party, often held to celebrate a special occasion or to entertain guests. It conveys the sense of a lavish gathering where food, drink, and merriment are shared among attendees. In broader usage, it can also evoke the atmosphere of revelry and social enjoyment that accompanies such festive occasions.
- On'yomi
- えん
- Kun'yomi
- うたげ