B1 Expression Formal

お開きにする

Ohiraki ni suru

To close a meeting/party

Meaning

To bring a gathering or event to an end.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'omotenashi' requires that even the ending of an event be handled with care to ensure guests feel valued.

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Use with 'そろそろ'

Adding 'そろそろ' makes the suggestion much softer and more natural.

Meaning

To bring a gathering or event to an end.

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Use with 'そろそろ'

Adding 'そろそろ' makes the suggestion much softer and more natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

パーティーも盛り上がりましたが、そろそろ________。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お開きにしましょう

The speaker is suggesting an action, so the volitional form is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

パーティーも盛り上がりましたが、そろそろ________。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お開きにしましょう

The speaker is suggesting an action, so the volitional form is correct.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are hosting a formal dinner party.

Related Phrases

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宴もたけなわ

builds on

The party is at its peak.

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