差(さ)し入(い)れ

さしいれ
noun
gift; treat; refreshments (for workers); care package
worksocietyfood
1. gift; treat; refreshments (for workers); care package
food, drinks, or small gifts brought to people who are working hard, such as coworkers staying late, performers, or students studying
ファンから差(さ)し入(い)れが届(とど)いた。
Gifts arrived from fans.
差(さ)し入(い)れのお菓子(かし)をみんなで分(わ)けた。
We shared the snacks that were brought for us.
残業(ざんぎょう)している同僚(どうりょう)に差(さ)し入(い)れを持(も)っていった。
I brought some treats for my colleagues who were working overtime.

Forms

差(さ)す (to insert/give) + 入(い)れる (to put in) → something given/put in (for others)

  • 差(さ)し入(い)れる (to bring a gift/treat)
  • 差(さ)し入(い)れをする (to give a 差(さ)し入(い)れ)

Cultural note

差(さ)し入(い)れ is a thoughtful gesture in Japanese culture, showing appreciation and support for people who are working hard. Common occasions include:

  • Office overtime work
  • School club activities
  • Theater/concert backstage
  • Moving day helpers
  • Hospital visits

Typical items: お菓子(かし) (snacks/sweets), 飲(の)み物(もの) (drinks), おにぎり (rice balls), サンドイッチ (sandwiches), コーヒー (coffee).

Usage

Also means items (clothes, books, money) delivered to someone held in police custody or prison; this sense is common in news reports.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 手土産(てみやげ) (gift when visiting)
Related: 陣中見舞(じんちゅうみま)い (care package during busy times)
Related: お見舞(みま)い (get-well gift)
Related: 差(さ)し出(だ)す (to hold out)
Related: 持(も)ち込(こ)み (bringing in)
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Added 2026.1.25 20:45 · Revised 2026.9.25 0:20
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