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VocabJLPT N1

reception (e.g. wedding)

Noun

Definitions

1. reception (e.g. wedding)
2. banquet

A formal reception party held to celebrate a wedding, where the couple shares their joy with guests through meals, speeches, and performances. It typically follows the wedding ceremony itself and is a major event in Japanese culture.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The groom's speech at the reception was surprisingly impressive!

Sentence 2

The lighting at the reception was so dreamy — it looked like a movie!

Sentence 3

Should I get a new suit for the wedding reception this weekend?

Sentence 4

The food was cold — such a letdown for a wedding reception!

Sentence 5

She insists, "The seating at the reception will be fair," and won't budge.