献杯

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 献杯 is read as けんぱい and is a noun for a memorial toast offered in remembrance of someone who has died; it also combines with する as a verb.
• Basic usage: Offering a memorial toast to the deceased appears in 故人をしのんで献杯する, while referring to words for a memorial toast appears in 献杯の言葉.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinction from 乾杯
  • 献杯 is a subdued memorial toast for the deceased, whereas 乾杯 is the general toast used at celebrations.