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Definition and meaning of お土産 - おみやげ in Japanese

おみやげお土産
omiyage

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1.souvenir

Noun

かれに日本のおみやげをもらいました。
I received a Japanese souvenir from him.
おみやげお土産
omiyage

N4

1.souvenir or local specialty purchased while traveling.

Noun

旅行中にお土産を買って友達にプレゼントしました。
I bought a souvenir during my trip and gave it to my friend as a present.
お土産は地元の特産品やお菓子などが人気です。
Local specialties and sweets are popular souvenirs.
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2.gift brought from a trip.

Noun

友達が京都からお土産を持ってきた。
My friend brought a souvenir from Kyoto.
お土産は、旅行者が持ってくる贈り物です。
Souvenirs are gifts brought by travelers.
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3.an unwelcome gift or disservice received.

Noun

旅行中に風邪をひいてしまい、お土産をもらった気分だ。
I caught a cold during my trip and feel like I received an unwelcome gift.
予期せぬ出来事が起こり、お土産をもらったような気分だ。
Unexpected events occurred and I feel like I received an unwelcome gift.
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花火

hanabi

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