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VocabJLPT N3

toast

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. cheers
2. bottoms-up
3. toast
4. drinking one's glass dry

This noun and する-verb is the expression used when toasting with drinks, equivalent to "Cheers!" in English. It is an essential phrase for social gatherings in Japan, where people raise their glasses and say this word together before drinking.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Once the food was all there, we all raised our glasses.

Sentence 2

If we pull this off, let's toast on the rooftop!

Sentence 3

The manager wrapped it up simply: "Cheers to today's results."

Sentence 4

Grab a cold beer and let's all toast together!

Sentence 5

It would be rude to drink before everyone's ready, so please wait for the toast.