贈答（ぞうとう）の習慣（しゅうかん） Gift-giving customs
| Vocabulary | Meaning |
|---|---|
| お年玉 | New Year's gift money from parents or relatives |
| 入学祝い | gift for starting a new school (usually money, stationery, or books) |
| 卒業祝い | graduation gift (usually money, stationery, or books) |
| 結婚祝い | wedding gift (usually money or household items) |
| 出産祝い | gift for newborns (usually baby clothes or toys) |
| お中元 | mid-year gift (usually food; July or August) |
| お歳暮 | year-end gift (usually food; December) |
| お香典 | condolence money for the bereaved family |
| お見舞い | get-well gift, usually flowers or fruit |
| 熨斗袋 | special envelope for money gifts |
When giving money, use a special kind of envelope. Choose one appropriate for the occasion.
Used for weddings (with a red-and-white or gold-and-silver ribbon).
Used for celebrations (with a red-and-white or gold-and-silver ribbon).
Used for condolences (funerals) (with a black-and-white ribbon).
