Translation guide
A celebration held after completing a film, TV show, theater production, or other project. In Japanese, this is typically called 打ち上げ (uchiage), but other terms exist depending on context.
The most common term for a party after finishing a production or project.
The standard word for a wrap party or after-party for any completed project, especially in entertainment, but also used for other group efforts.
撮影が終わった後、打ち上げに行った。
After filming ended, we went to the wrap party.
打ち上げは来週の金曜日です。
The wrap party is next Friday.
A more explicit phrase combining 打ち上げ with 'party'. Common and easily understood.
打ち上げパーティーを開きましょう。
Let's have a wrap party.
Specifically used in film/TV production, from 'crank up' (finish filming). Less common than 打ち上げ.
クランクアップパーティーで監督が挨拶した。
The director gave a speech at the wrap party.
When the wrap party is specifically a drinking party, often at an izakaya.
Same word, but often implies drinking. Context makes it clear.
打ち上げでビールを飲んだ。
We drank beer at the wrap party.
General drinking party. Can be used if the focus is on drinking rather than the completion aspect.
A more formal event marking the end of a project, sometimes with speeches or awards.
Used for a formal completion announcement party, often for films or major projects. More like a premiere or unveiling event.
映画の完成披露パーティーに出席した。
I attended the film's completion party.
A party to thank people for their hard work. Can be used for wrap parties but emphasizes appreciation rather than celebration.
スタッフの慰労会を開いた。
We held a wrap party for the staff.
打ち上げ is the default word for any kind of wrap party, from casual drinking to formal dinners. It's safe to use in almost any context.
打ち上げの場所を予約した。
I reserved a place for the wrap party.
打ち上げ focuses on celebrating the completion, while 慰労会 focuses on thanking people for their effort. 打ち上げ is more common for creative projects; 慰労会 is often used in business or volunteer contexts.
打ち上げは盛り上がった。
The wrap party was lively.
慰労会で労をねぎらった。
We expressed our appreciation at the wrap party.
打ち上げに行く？
Are you going to the wrap party?
来週、打ち上げを予定しています。
We're planning a wrap party for next week.
Today's drinking party also serves as a wrap party.