1.
recovery celebration gift; get-well return gift
a return gift given by someone who has recovered from illness to thank those who visited or sent get-well wishes
Unique gift direction
Unlike most celebration gifts, 快気祝い is given BY the person who recovered TO those who visited or sent well-wishes. It's a thank-you gift for their support during illness.
Common gifts
- 洗剤 - detergent (symbolizing washing away illness)
- タオル - towels (practical and consumable)
- 石鹸 - soap
- 食品 - food items (that are consumed and "disappear")
Timing
Given within 10 days to 2 weeks after discharge from hospital.
Related words
お見舞い - the get-well gift that others give TO the sick person, which 快気祝い reciprocates.