宴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 宴, read うたげ, denotes a feast or banquet where people gather with food and drink to celebrate.
• Basic usage: It names a harvest feast lasting late and a banquet to which a king invites a traveler.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A communal celebration rather than a meal alone
  • It is a gathering where people celebrate through food, drink, and hospitality, not merely an ordinary meal.