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job celebration gift; employment congratulation gift
a gift given to celebrate someone starting their first job or career
就職祝いに名刺入れをもらった。
I received a business card holder as a job celebration gift.
弟の就職祝いに何を贈ろうか考えている。
I'm thinking about what to give my younger brother for his job celebration gift.
内定をもらった息子に就職祝いとしてスーツを買ってあげた。
I bought my son a suit as a job celebration gift when he received his job offer.
TIMING:
Given when someone receives a job offer (内定) or starts their first job, typically in March-April when new graduates enter the workforce.
COMMON GIFTS:
- スーツ - business suit
- 名刺入れ - business card holder
- ペン - quality pen
- 腕時計 - wristwatch
- 財布 - wallet
- 現金 - cash (typically 10,000-30,000 yen)
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
In Japan, starting one's career is a major life milestone. 就職祝い often includes practical items for the workplace.