Polite to Colleague
Workplace · Socializing
それでは、田中さんの新たな門出を祝して、乾杯！ — Now then, in celebration of Tanaka-san's new journey—kanpai! (Workplace · Socializing, Polite to Colleague, JLPT N3)
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それでは、田中さんの新たな門出を祝して、乾杯！
それでは、たなかさんのあらたなかどでをしゅくして、かんぱい！
Now then, in celebration of Tanaka-san's new journey—kanpai!
Romaji: Soredewa, Tanaka-san no aratana kadode wo shukushite, kanpai! / Reply Romaji: Kanpai! Otsukaresama deshita.
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乾杯！お疲れさまでした。
かんぱい！おつかれさまでした。
Kanpai! Great work over the years.
Gesture & etiquette
Stand with everyone, hold glass at chest level. After 「乾杯！」, briefly clink with nearest 2-3 people, including the honoree. Lower your glass slightly when clinking with seniors. Take a sip (do not chug). The party then commences with eating and conversation.
Farewell party toast. 「新たな門出」 (new departure) is the standard celebratory phrase for transfers, promotions, retirements—anything forward-looking. The toaster (幹事 or boss) initiates after a brief speech. Everyone clinks glasses—lower your glass slightly when clinking with someone senior to you (subtle hierarchy gesture).