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wrapping paper
Paper used to wrap gifts or products. In Japan, stores typically offer wrapping paper for purchases that are intended as gifts.
Paper used to wrap gifts or purchases. In Japanese culture, presentation matters greatly, and wrapping is considered part of the gift.
Forms
包装 (wrapping, packaging) + 紙 (paper).
Common collocations
- 包装紙で包む: to wrap in wrapping paper
- 包装紙を破る: to tear open wrapping paper
- 包装紙を選ぶ: to choose wrapping paper
Cultural note
Department stores (百貨店) and specialty shops typically offer free gift-wrapping. Each store often has its own signature 包装紙, which can signal where the gift was purchased.