It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: お土産 (omiyage)
Meaning: souvenir
Examples
- お土産何買ったの？ What kind of souvenirs did you buy?
- お土産を買いました。 I bought souvenirs.
- お土産でも かいたい？ Do you want to buy some souvenirs or anything?
- お土産などを買いました。 I bought things like souvenirs.
- 友達がお土産をくれました。 My friend gave me a souvenir.
- 家族にお土産を買いました。 I bought souvenirs for the family.
- 上司に、お土産を差し上げた。 I gave a gift to my boss.
- お土産に、絵葉書を買いました。 I bought a postcard as a souvenir.
- お土産にメモ帳を19冊買った。 I bought nineteen memo pads as souvenirs.
- 先生に国のお土産を差し上げた。 I gave the teacher a souvenir from my country.