LingakuFrequency rank: 9,307. – 9,315.
- local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travellingsee also お土産
- present brought by a visitor
- something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift; disserviceusu. お土産
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling
- present brought by a visitor
- something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift; disservice
This meaning refers to items purchased by travelers, often reflecting the culture or unique characteristics of a region. These are commonly given to friends or family as a token of shared experience or good will from the trip.
The souvenirs bought at the travel destination are often local specialties.
In this context, the term designates a gift presented by someone visiting, which could be a kind gesture or a customary practice to show appreciation.
My friend brought me a souvenir when they returned from abroad.
Relatives always bring presents when they come to visit.
This usage highlights a negative connotation, where the item received is undesirable or comes with adverse consequences, often referring to experiences that travelers inadvertently bring back.
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おみやげお土産をかう買うto buy a souvenirおみやげお土産をもっていく持って行くto take a souvenir with youりょこう旅行のおみやげお土産souvenir from a tripじもと地元のみやげ土産local specialtyおみやげお土産をわたす渡すto give a souvenirはだ肌みやげ土産unwelcome gift (often refers to catching an illness while traveling)おみやげばなしお土産話stories or anecdotes shared as souvenirsにんき人気のおみやげお土産popular souvenirsおみやげお土産えらび選びchoosing souvenirsかわった変わったみやげ土産unusual souvenirs
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He brought us a small gift each time he called on us.
He never visits us without bringing some presents for my children.
Last week, I mailed him some souvenirs from the U.S.
We chose a good present for each of their children.
The other day he bought a wallet made of kangaroo leather for me.