贈答用(ぞうとうよう)

Compound of 贈答(ぞうとう) (gift exchange, gift-giving) + 用(よう) (for the purpose of). Indicates that an item is intended or suitable for giving as a gift.

Usage

Very common in Japanese commerce, where there is a strong distinction between 贈答用(ぞうとうよう) (gift-quality) and 家庭用(かていよう)/自宅用(じたくよう) (for home use). Gift-quality items feature more attractive packaging, careful selection of individual pieces, and often a higher price. Especially important during gift-giving seasons like お中元(ちゅうげん) (mid-year gifts) and お歳暮(せいぼ) (year-end gifts).

Common collocations

• 贈答用(ぞうとうよう)の包装(ほうそう) — gift wrapping
• 贈答用(ぞうとうよう)セット — gift set
• 贈答用(ぞうとうよう)と自宅用(じたくよう) — gift-grade and home-use grade
• 贈答用(ぞうとうよう)菓子(かし) — gift confections

Similar words

• 贈答品(ぞうとうひん) — gift item (the item itself, not the designation)
• プレゼント用(よう) — for a present (more casual, Western-style gifts)
• 進物(しんもつ) — formal gift, presentation gift (traditional, formal term)