Japanese word

ギフト

Pronunciation

Romajigifuto

Meaning

  • noungift

Example

友だちの誕生日にギフトを贈ります。tomo da chi no tan jō hi ni gi fu to o oku ri ma su

I give a gift on my friend's birthday.

Illustration for ギフト (gift)

More examples

先生へのギフトを選びました。sen sei e no gi fu to o era bi ma shi ta

I chose a gift for my teacher.

Core concept

Refers to something given to another person to express appreciation, celebration, or goodwill.

Common phrases

  • ギフトを贈るgi fu to o oku ru

    give a gift

  • ギフトを選ぶgi fu to o era bu

    choose a gift

Similar words

贈り物okurimono: A general word for an item given to another person as a personal or social gesture.
プレゼントpurezento: An item given to someone as a personal expression of affection, thanks, or celebration.
贈答品zōtōhin: An item presented in a formal or customary exchange, often in a business or social setting.

Definition in Japanese

感謝や祝いの気持ちを表すために人へ贈る品物。kan sha ya iwa i no ki mo chi o arawa su ta me ni hito e oku ru shina mono

Word origin

The Japanese noun ギフト (gifuto) is a loanword from English gift, a Germanic word related to giving.

Usage tips

  • English gift can also mean a natural ability, but Japanese ギフト (gifuto) normally refers to something presented to another person.

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