Lexical entry

コンパ

konpa

A casual party or social get-together.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoAbbreviationSource uncertain

Meaning

A colloquial abbreviated word for a party, social event, or mixer, especially among students or friends.

Examples

Example Sentences

週末に大学の友達とコンパを開く予定です。

しゅうまつにだいがくのともだちとコンパをひらくよていです。

I'm planning to have a party with my university friends this weekend.

generated example

昨日の新入生歓迎コンパはとても盛り上がった。

きのうのしんにゅうせいかんげいコンパはとてももりあがった。

Yesterday's welcome party for new students was very lively.

generated example

彼は合コンよりも、少人数でのコンパを好む。

かれはごうこんよりも、しょうにんずうでのコンパをこのむ。

He prefers small group get-togethers over big mixers.

generated example

パーティー

A social gathering, a group for an activity, or a political organization.

ホステス

A woman who entertains guests at parties, events, or specifically at drinking establishments.

イベント

An event, occurrence, or happening.

エントリー

An entry, or the act of applying or registering to participate; also a post or database entry.

キャンペーン

An organized effort to promote sales, a cause, or a policy.

Evidence and Provenance