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お土産
omiyage
Description
「お土産」は、旅行や出かけた先で買って、家族や友だちにあげるプレゼントのことです。
"お土産" means a gift bought during a trip or outing to give to family or friends.
日本では、旅行のあとに会社や友だちにお土産を渡すことがよくあります。
In Japan, it is common to give お土産 to coworkers or friends after a trip.
Meanings
お土産omiyage
souvenir bought while traveling for others
京都のお土産を買ってきたよ。
I bought a souvenir from Kyoto.
お土産omiyage
gift brought when visiting someone
友だちの家にお土産を持って行きました。
I took a souvenir to my friend's house.
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Notes
- Etymology
土産 (miyage) with polite prefix お; originally meant local products of a region.
- Nuance
usually food or small items; the giving is a social custom in Japan.
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