Illustration: At the genkan of a Japanese home in midsummer, a visiting adult presents a neatly wrapped rectangular gift box with both hands and a respectful bow. The older recipient returns the bow while accepting it.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

お中ちゅう元げん

ochuugen

midyear gift

Given in summer as a Japanese seasonal custom. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 今年ことしのお中元ちゅうげんどうする？

    What should we do about this year’s midyear gifts?

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  2. 先生せんせいにお中元ちゅうげんとしてお茶ちゃを送おくった。

    I sent my teacher some tea as a summer gift.

    Written by AI for Bebop

  3. 会社かいしゃにお中元ちゅうげんが届とどいた。

    A summer gift arrived at the office.

    Written by AI for Bebop

Kanji in 中元

  • 中in; insideOnチュウKunなか・うち・あたる
  • 元beginning; former timeOnゲン・ガンKunもと

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