Japanese phrase
つまらないものですが、どうぞ。 tsu ma ra na i mo no de su ga dō zo
Meaning
Please accept this small gift.
When to use it
A modest phrase used when offering a gift. It shows humility and softens the act of giving, even when the gift is thoughtful or valuable.
Example dialogue
これ、旅行のお土産です。 ko re ryo kō no o miyage de su
This is a souvenir from my trip.
つまらないものですが、どうぞ。 tsu ma ra na i mo no de su ga dō zo
Please accept this small gift.