How to say 'Gift' or 'Present' in Japanese | プレゼント

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The Japanese word for Gift or Present is 'Purezento', written as プレゼント in Japanese.

word

プレゼント

Meaning

Gift, Present

Reading

Purezento

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun 'プレゼント (purezento)' is borrowed from the English word 'present' and refers to a gift or something given to someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving giving or receiving gifts, especially during celebrations like birthdays or holidays. For example: I received a present from my friend「友達からプレゼントをもらった」(ともだちからプレゼントをもらった). I will give a gift to my mother「母にプレゼントをあげる」(ははにプレゼントをあげる). Note that 'プレゼント' can also function as a verb, as in 'プレゼントする (to give a gift/present).'

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Frequency

966

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word プレゼント

This word contains 5 Katakana characters :

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プ

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レ

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ゼ

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ン

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ト

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'Purezento' means 'Gift' or 'Present' .

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