banquet, feast, party
宴 centers on a joyful gathering with food and drink: a banquet, feast, or party where people celebrate together.
宴 combines 宀 (roof, building) with 妟 (a component that likely contributes sound and the idea of ease or comfort), suggesting a relaxed indoor gathering. The exact historical development of 妟 is uncertain.
Under a roof 宀, the sun 日 shines on a woman 女 preparing a feast. Picture a warm indoor banquet where everyone celebrates.
For エン, imagine the banquet ending with a satisfied 'en' sound from the guests: 'en' -> エン, as they lean back after the feast.
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
party; banquet; feast
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
feast; banquet
celebratory banquet; feast
banquet; dinner party
drinking party; banquet; feast
baseball all-star game
splendid banquet; joyous banquet
private dinner
farewell dinner
party in full swing; party at its peak
to give a dinner party; to hold a banquet
banquet hall
politicking by wining and dining
merrymaking; partying
drinking party hall; banquet seat
small (dinner) party
court banquet
black sabbath; witches' sabbath