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Culture & CustomsFriday 29 May 2026
お中元を贈る
Pronunciation: o-chūgen wo okuru
Meaning: to give a mid-year gift
This is an important Japanese custom where people give gifts to express gratitude to those who have helped them during the first half of the year, typically between July 1-15.
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