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
Usage
Unlike most celebration gifts, 快気祝い is given by the person who recovered to those who visited or sent get-well wishes. It's a thank-you gift for their support during illness.
Cultural note
Given within 10 days to 2 weeks after discharge from hospital.
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")
Related words
- お見舞い - the get-well gift others give to the sick person, which 快気祝い returns