What does 乾杯 mean?
乾杯 is a Japanese interjection meaning “Cheers! (a toast)” in English. It can also be translated as “toast” or “drinking one's glass dry” depending on context. It is written as 乾杯 in kanji, かんぱい in hiragana, and kanpai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ご健康を祝して乾杯。
Here's to your health!
今夜の主賓に乾杯しよう。
Let's toast the guest of honor!