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Culture & CustomsThursday 18 June 2026
お中元を贈る
Pronunciation: ochūgen wo okuru
Meaning: To give a mid-year gift
This is a traditional Japanese custom where people send gifts to those who have helped them during the first half of the year, typically in July, as an expression of gratitude and respect.
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