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omiyage

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

noun

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


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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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