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乾杯 (kanpai): Cheers; a toast

かんぱい

kanpai

Meaning

Cheers; a toast

Two original examples

みんなで乾杯しましょう。

Let’s make a toast together.

ジュースで乾杯しました。

We made a toast with juice.

Usage and distinctions

乾杯 is said when raising glasses. Kanpai and kampai are common romanisations of the same かんぱい, reflecting the nasal sound before p. The expression does not require an alcoholic drink or ordering anyone to finish their glass.

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