Translation and Meaning of: パーティー - pa-thi-
The Japanese term 「パーティー」 (pātii) refers to a social gathering, party, or celebration. This expression is a loan from the English word "party," which carries a similar meaning in the West. The use of loanwords is common in modern Japanese, reflecting the influence of Western culture, especially after the Meiji era, which began in the late 19th century.
Etymologically, 「パーティー」 (pātii) represents a phonetic adaptation of the English word, where the sound and characteristics of katakana are used to create a form that fits the phonetic structure of Japanese. This adaptation is common for words that do not have direct equivalents in the native vocabulary, showing how Japanese evolves and adapts to new influences.
Uso de パーティー
The parties can vary greatly in type and format, with some of the most common being:
- Festas de aniversário
- Reuniões de fim de ano
- Festas de casamento
- Eventos corporativos
In addition, the concept of 「パーティー」 (pātii) can include specific themes, such as Halloween parties or themed parties, which are popular among young people in Japan and have gained traction on social media. This word not only represents a social event but also encapsulates contemporary Japanese culture, where social gatherings have become increasingly diverse and influenced by global trends.
Therefore, the word 「パーティー」 (pātii) illustrates not only a celebration but also interculturality and cultural adaptation within Japanese society. Observing how events have become an important part of modern socialization, it is clear that each party is not just a gathering, but a reflection of the social and cultural changes within Japan.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 祭り (Matsuri) - Traditional Japanese festival
- 集会 (Shūkai) - Meeting or gathering of people
- 宴会 (Enkai) - Feast or banquet, usually with food and drink
- フェスティバル (Fesutibaru) - Festival, often in a more modern or Western context
- イベント (Ibento) - Event, it can be any type of organized activity.
Romaji: pa-thi-
Kana: パーティー
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: party
Meaning in English: party
Definition: An event where several people gather and have fun.
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How to Write in Japanese - (パーティー) pa-thi-
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Example Sentences - (パーティー) pa-thi-
See below some example sentences:
Yokyou wa paatii no tanoshimi no hitotsu desu
Fun is one of the most anticipated things at a party.
Entertainment is one of the pleasures of the party.
- 余興 - Entertainment
- は - Topic particle
- パーティー - Party
- の - Possessive particle
- 楽しみ - Diversão
- の - Possessive particle
- 一つ - I’m sorry, but I cannot assist with that.
- です - Ser/estar (linking verb)
Pātī ga moriagaru!
The party is lively!
The party is lively!
- パーティー - In Japanese, the word that means "party" is "パーティー" (pātī).
- が - particle in Japanese that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 盛り上がる - The Japanese verb that means "to cheer up" or "to have fun" is "楽しむ" (tanoshimu).
- ！ - exclamation mark in Japanese, used to express enthusiasm or surprise.
Elegant na doresu wo kite paatii ni ikimasu
I go to a party wearing an elegant dress.
- エレガントな - elegant
- ドレス - dress
- を - direct object particle
- 着て - dressing (gerund verb)
- パーティー - party
- に - target particle
- 行きます - go
Watashitachi wa yashiki de paatii o kaisai shimasu
Let's hold a party at the mansion.
- 私たち - 私たち
- は - Japanese topic particle
- 屋敷 - "mansion" or "residence" in Japanese
- で - Location particle in Japanese
- パーティー - "party" in Japanese, written in katakana (one of the Japanese writing systems)
- を - Direct object particle in Japanese
- 開催します - "realize" or "organize" in Japanese
Watashitachi wa raishū pātī o moyasu shimasu
We will hold a party next week.
We will have a party next week.
- 私たちは - 私たち
- 来週 - "next week" in Japanese
- パーティー - party in Japanese, written in katakana (Japanese writing system for foreign words)
- を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
- 催します - "carry out" or "organize" in Japanese
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