プレゼント
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Base noun form. It is a loanword from English 'present' and is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to gifts. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『に』 (ni, indirect object marker) in sentences.
Theme
At a birthday party, User and their friend Mika discuss gift ideas for the host.
プレゼント
プレゼント
present, gift
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine receiving a 'present' wrapped in a box with a bow. The word sounds like 'present' in English — 'present' → プレゼント (purezento, 'gift').
Cultural Note
In Japan, gift-giving is an important social custom. People often exchange gifts during holidays like 『お歳暮』 (oseibo, 'year-end gift') and 『お中元』 (ochuugen, 'mid-year gift'), or for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. Gifts are usually wrapped beautifully and given with both hands as a sign of respect.
Forms
Base: プレゼントBase noun form. It is a loanword from English 'present' and is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to gifts. No conjugation needed; use with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『に』 (ni, indirect object marker) in sentences.