1.
for gift-giving; as a gift; gift-quality; presentation-grade
Describes items that are packaged, graded, or designated specifically for giving as gifts. Implies higher quality presentation and often premium quality.
贈答用の箱に入れてください。
Please put it in a gift box.
この果物は贈答用と家庭用がある。
This fruit comes in gift-grade and household-grade varieties.
お中元の季節になると、贈答用の高級フルーツが店頭に並ぶ。
When the mid-year gift season arrives, premium fruit for gift-giving lines the shop displays.
Compound of 贈答 (gift exchange, gift-giving) + 用 (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 (gift-quality) and 家庭用/自宅用 (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 (mid-year gifts) and お歳暮 (year-end gifts).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 贈答用の包装 — gift wrapping
- 贈答用セット — gift set
- 贈答用と自宅用 — gift-grade and home-use grade
- 贈答用菓子 — gift confections
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 贈答品 — gift item (the item itself, not the designation)
- プレゼント用 — for a present (more casual, Western-style gifts)
- 進物 — formal gift, presentation gift (traditional, formal term)