余興
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Base noun form. Refers to additional or informal entertainment at events, often performed by attendees. Usage example: 『パーティーで余興をします』 (paatii de yokyou o shimasu, 'I will do a side show at the party').
Theme
At a company year-end party, User and their colleague Mika discuss the entertainment planned for the evening.
余興
よきょう
side show, entertainment
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine an 'extra' (余 yo) 'fun' (興 kyou) show at a party — it's a side show for entertainment! 'Extra fun' → 余興 (yokyou, 'side show, entertainment').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『余興』 (yokyou, 'side show, entertainment') is often performed at events like weddings or company parties, where guests or hosts put on impromptu acts like singing or comedy to add fun and break the ice.
Forms
Base: 余興Base noun form. Refers to additional or informal entertainment at events, often performed by attendees. Usage example: 『パーティーで余興をします』 (paatii de yokyou o shimasu, 'I will do a side show at the party').