お土産

おみやげ

御土産

[omiyage]

Meanings

1.Noun

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling)

2.Noun

present brought by a visitor

3.Noun

something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift; disservice

京都でお土産を買いました。

I bought souvenirs in Kyoto.

友達にお土産をあげました。

I gave souvenirs to my friends.

彼にお土産を買ってきました。

I bought a souvenir for him.