余興

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 余興(よきょう) denotes a performance or entertainment arranged to add enjoyment to a party or event.
• Basic usage: It describes performing a short magic trick as entertainment at a banquet.
  • 宴会の余興で短い手品を披露した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Entertainment generally and an event performance
  • 娯楽(ごらく) covers entertainment broadly, including hobbies and games. 余興 focuses on entertainment accompanying a particular gathering, such as singing or dancing at a banquet.