「お土産」って言葉を知っていますか？
日本語のお土産はよくSouvenirと訳されますが、厳密には意味が異なります。
Souvenirは自分のための記念品として買う場合が多いですが、「お土産」は家族やお世話になった人たちにあげるGiftのようなもので、その旅行先でしか買えないお菓子などを買う場合が多いです。
是非、日本に来たらこのお土産を買ってみてはいかがですか？
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- Posted at 30 Sep 2014 at 23:07
Do you know the word "お土産"?
Souvenir in Japanese is often translated as Souvenir. However, strictly speaking, the meaning is different.
In most cases, Souvenir is a commemorative gift you buy for yourself. However "お土産" is a gift, such as sweets, that you can only purchase from a particular travel destination for family or for those who you would like to express your gratitude.
If you come to Japan, why don't you consider purchasing this souvenir?
Souvenir in Japanese is often translated as Souvenir. However, strictly speaking, the meaning is different.
In most cases, Souvenir is a commemorative gift you buy for yourself. However "お土産" is a gift, such as sweets, that you can only purchase from a particular travel destination for family or for those who you would like to express your gratitude.
If you come to Japan, why don't you consider purchasing this souvenir?
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- Posted at 30 Sep 2014 at 20:10
Do you know the word [Odosan]?
"Odosan" is often translated as 'Souvenir' in English, but the fact is the meaning is quite different.
A souvenir is quite often something that you purchase for yourself as a memento, but 'Odosan' is purchased for family or friends who have helped you as a gift. As common gift is an edible item that can only be purchased from the area that you have visited.
How about purchasing some 'Odosan' when you travel to Japan?
"Odosan" is often translated as 'Souvenir' in English, but the fact is the meaning is quite different.
A souvenir is quite often something that you purchase for yourself as a memento, but 'Odosan' is purchased for family or friends who have helped you as a gift. As common gift is an edible item that can only be purchased from the area that you have visited.
How about purchasing some 'Odosan' when you travel to Japan?
As common gift = A common gift