Japanese word

贈り物

Pronunciation

Romajiokurimono

Meaning

  • noungift

Example

これは母への贈り物です。ko re wa haha e no oku ri mono de su

This is a gift for my mother.

Illustration for 贈り物 (gift)

More examples

誕生日に贈り物をもらいました。tan jō hi ni oku ri mono o mo ra i ma shi ta

I got a gift for my birthday.

先生への感謝を込めて贈り物を渡しました。sen sei e no kan sha o ko me te oku ri mono o wata shi ma shi ta

I gave my teacher a gift to show my appreciation.

Core concept

It refers to an item transferred to someone as a sign of thanks, affection, or celebration.

Common phrases

  • 贈り物をもらうoku ri mono o mo ra u

    receive a gift

  • 贈り物を渡すoku ri mono o wata su

    give a gift

  • 贈り物を選ぶoku ri mono o era bu

    choose a gift

Similar words

プレゼントpurezento: A gift given informally to show affection or mark a personal occasion.
お返しokaeshi: A gift given in return for a gift or favor received.
手土産temiyage: A gift brought when visiting someone or returning from a trip.

Definition in Japanese

人に感謝や祝意などの気持ちを表して渡す品物。hito ni kan sha ya shuku i na do no ki mo chi o arawa shi te wata su shina mono

Word origin

贈り物 (okurimono) combines 贈る (okuru, "to give as a present") in its noun-modifying form 贈り (okuri) with 物 (mono, "thing"), forming "a thing given".

Usage tips

  • The word covers both personal presents and formal gifts, so it applies to occasions ranging from birthdays to thank-you gestures.

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