Translation and Meaning of: プレゼント - purezento

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word プレゼント (purezento) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: purezento

Kana: プレゼント

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n4

プレゼント

Translation / Meaning: present present

Meaning in English: present;gift

Definition: Items offered on special occasions, such as birthdays and Christmas.

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Explanation and Etymology - (プレゼント) purezento

The word 「プレゼント」 (purezento) is a gairaigo, that is, a word of foreign origin incorporated into Japanese, derived from the English "present". It is used to refer to gifts, that is, items offered as a gesture of gratitude, celebration, or affection. Written in katakana, 「プレゼント」 reflects the phonetic adaptation to the Japanese linguistic system, preserving its original meaning.

In everyday use, 「プレゼント」 appears in various contexts related to celebrations or demonstrations of affection. For example, it is common in phrases like 「誕生日プレゼント」 (tanjōbi purezento), which means "birthday present," or 「クリスマスプレゼント」 (kurisumasu purezento), "Christmas present." The term is widely recognized and used, especially on commemorative dates.

In addition, 「プレゼント」 is also frequently used in commercial and promotional contexts. Companies often use the word to describe gifts or free items offered to customers, as in 「キャンペーンプレゼント」 (kyampēn purezento), "campaign gift." This usage highlights the versatility of the term, adapted for both personal use and marketing strategies.

Historically, the word began to be used in Japan under the influence of Western culture, especially from the Meiji period, when customs such as gift-giving on special occasions started to become popular. The term was incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary during the 20th century, alongside the growth of consumption and Western traditions.

Today, 「プレゼント」 is an indispensable word in modern Japanese, representing not only the act of gifting but also the emotional or commercial connection associated with the gesture. Its simplicity and universality make it widely understood and used in various contexts.

Synonyms and similar words

贈り物 (okurimono) - gift
ギフト (gifuto) - gift, present (term used in English in Japan)
プレゼントするもの (purezento suru mono) - thing to be presented, present
贈物 (okurimono) - gift (synonym of 贈り物)
贈答品 (zōtōhin) - gift items, gift products

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成人

seijin

adult

差し上げる

sashiageru

to give; to sustain; rise; to offer

記念

kinen

Celebration; memory

贈り物

okurimono

gift; gift

贈る

okuru

to send; Give it; reward with; check

Words with the same pronunciation: プレゼント purezento

How to Write in Japanese - (プレゼント) purezento

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (プレゼント) purezento:

Example Sentences - (プレゼント) purezento

Below are some example sentences:

私はプレゼントを包むのが上手です。

Watashi wa purezento wo tsutsumu no ga jouzu desu

I'm good at wrapping presents.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
包む (tsutsumu) - The verb that means "to wrap."
のが (noga) - particle that indicates the subject of the skill
上手 (jouzu) - adjective meaning "good at"
です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the state or quality of the subject

彼女にプレゼントを贈る予定です。

Kanojo ni purezento o okuru yotei desu

I'm going to give her a present.

彼女 (kanojo) - means "girlfriend" in Japanese
に (ni) - a particle indicating the recipient of the action, in this case, "to"
プレゼント (purezento) - Japanese word meaning "gift"
を (wo) - a particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case, "the present"
贈る (okuru) - a verb meaning "to give" or "to present"
予定 (yotei) - a word meaning "plan" or "schedule"
です (desu) - a particle indicating the polite or formal form of the verb "to be"

プレゼントをもらったら嬉しいです。

Puresento wo morattara ureshii desu

I'm happy if you get a gift.

プレゼント (presente) - object given as a gift
を (partícula de objeto) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
もらったら (se receber) - conditional form of the verb もらう (receive), indicating a hypothetical action
嬉しい (feliz) - adjective that expresses the feeling of happiness
です (ser/estar) - linking verb indicating the existence or state of something

彼女は私のプレゼントを見て喜びました。

Kanojo wa watashi no purezento o mite yorokobimashita

She was happy to see my present.

She was pleased to see my gift.

彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
は (wa) - Topic particle
私の (watashi no) - My
プレゼント (purezento) - Present
を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
見て (mite) - Selling
喜びました (yorokobimashita) - He was happy

私は友達からプレゼントを貰う予定です。

Watashi wa tomodachi kara purezento o morau yotei desu

I have plans to receive a gift from a friend.

I plan to get a gift from a friend.

私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
友達 (tomodachi) - Japanese noun meaning "friend"
から (kara) - particle indicating the origin or starting point, in this case "from"
プレゼント (purezento) - Japanese noun meaning "gift"
を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the target of the action, in this case "present"
貰う (morau) - Japanese verb meaning "to receive"
予定 (yotei) - Japanese noun meaning "plan" or "schedule"
です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私はあなたにこのプレゼントを差し上げます。

Watashi wa anata ni kono purezento wo sashiageru

I will give you this gift.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
あなた (anata) - personal pronoun meaning "you"
に (ni) - particle that indicates the recipient of the action, in this case "to you"
この (kono) - demonstrative adjective meaning "this"
プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "the present"
差し上げます (sashiagemasu) - verb meaning "to give", in the sense of offering something with respect or humility

私は彼にプレゼントを渡す予定です。

Watashi wa kare ni purezento o watasu yotei desu

I plan to give him a gift.

I will give him a gift.

私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
彼 - personal pronoun meaning "he"
に - particle indicating the recipient of the action, in this case "for him"
プレゼント - noun meaning "gift"
を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "the present"
渡す - verb meaning "to deliver"
予定 - noun meaning "plan" or "schedule"
です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私たちはプレゼントを交換しました。

Watashitachi wa purezento o kōkan shimashita

We exchange gifts.

We exchanged the gift.

私たちは - Us in Japanese
プレゼント - Present in Japanese, written in katakana (one of the Japanese writing systems)
を - Object particle in Japanese, indicates that the present is the object of the action
交換 - Exchange in Japanese
しました - Polite past form of the verb "to do" in Japanese, indicates that the action has already been completed