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VocabJLPT N3
souvenir
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling)
  2. 2. present brought by a visitor
  3. 3. something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation)
A souvenir or gift, typically brought back from a trip or given when visiting someone. It is a deeply rooted custom in Japanese culture, and people often bring these gifts to coworkers or family after traveling.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I got a ton of souvenirs.

Sentence 2

I can't decide what to get as a souvenir.

Sentence 3

This souvenir is a famous local treat.

Sentence 4

I picked up some souvenirs from the trip.

Sentence 5

They sent me some local souvenirs from their hometown.