贈り物
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Base noun form. Refers to a present or gift given to someone, often used in social and ceremonial contexts.
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are shopping for a birthday present for their mutual friend, Ken. They are browsing in a department store's gift section.
贈り物
おくりもの
a gift
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine 'okuri' (sounds like 'okurimono') as sending a gift to someone. 'Okuri' → 贈り物 (okurimono, 'a gift').
Cultural Note
In Japan, gift-giving is a significant tradition, especially during occasions like 『お中元』 (ochuugen, 'mid-year gift') and 『お歳暮』 (oseibo, 'year-end gift'). Gifts are often wrapped beautifully and given with both hands.
Forms
Base: 贈り物Base noun form. Refers to a present or gift given to someone, often used in social and ceremonial contexts.