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omiyage

American

[oh-mee-yah-gay, ah-mee-] / ˌoʊ miˈyɑ geɪ, ˌɑ mi- /

noun

in Japan, a gift or memento brought back by a returning traveler for others.

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noun

omiyage

plural

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For instance, buying souvenirs may function as part of gift-giving customs, like the Japanese omiyage ritual.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2018

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