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Meaning of omiyage | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A souvenir, often candy or any another edible item, purchased for coworkers in Japanese culture.
    countable
  2. The Japanese practice of giving such gifts.
    uncountable

Examples

“It is a favorite omiyage, or travel gift, brought back to the folks who stayed behind. It should be sold in boxes with "My Friends Went to Nara and All I Got Was This Delicious Ha Sushi" printed on the top.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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