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Culture & CustomsSaturday 26 September 2026
お中元を贈る
Pronunciation: o-chuugen wo okuru
Meaning: to give a mid-year gift
This is an important Japanese custom where people send gifts (typically in July) to express gratitude to those who have helped them during the first half of the year.
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