Translation and Meaning of: プレゼント - purezento

The word 「プレゼント」 (purezento) is a gairaigo, that is, a word of foreign origin incorporated into Japanese, derived from the English "present". It is used to refer to gifts, that is, items offered as a gesture of gratitude, celebration, or affection. Written in katakana, 「プレゼント」 reflects the phonetic adaptation to the Japanese linguistic system, preserving its original meaning.

In everyday use, 「プレゼント」 appears in various contexts related to celebrations or demonstrations of affection. For example, it is common in phrases like 「誕生日プレゼント」 (tanjōbi purezento), which means "birthday present," or 「クリスマスプレゼント」 (kurisumasu purezento), "Christmas present." The term is widely recognized and used, especially on commemorative dates.

In addition, 「プレゼント」 is also frequently used in commercial and promotional contexts. Companies often use the word to describe gifts or free items offered to customers, as in 「キャンペーンプレゼント」 (kyampēn purezento), "campaign gift." This usage highlights the versatility of the term, adapted for both personal use and marketing strategies.

Historically, the word began to be used in Japan under the influence of Western culture, especially from the Meiji period, when customs such as gift-giving on special occasions started to become popular. The term was incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary during the 20th century, alongside the growth of consumption and Western traditions.

Today, 「プレゼント」 is an indispensable word in modern Japanese, representing not only the act of gifting but also the emotional or commercial connection associated with the gesture. Its simplicity and universality make it widely understood and used in various contexts.

Vocabulary

Expand your vocabulary with related words:

Synonyms and similar words

• 贈り物 (okurimono) - presente
• ギフト (gifuto) - gift, present (term used in English in Japan)
• プレゼントするもの (purezento suru mono) - thing to be presented, present
• 贈物 (okurimono) - gift (synonym of 贈り物)
• 贈答品 (zōtōhin) - gift items, gift products

プレゼント

Romaji: purezento
Kana: プレゼント
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: present present

Meaning in English: present;gift

Definition: Items offered on special occasions, such as birthdays and Christmas.

Example Sentences - (プレゼント) purezento

See below some example sentences:

私はプレゼントを包むのが上手です。

Watashi wa purezento wo tsutsumu no ga jouzu desu

I'm good at wrapping presents.

I'm good at wrapping presents.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
• を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
• 包む (tsutsumu) - The verb that means "to wrap."
• のが (noga) - particle that indicates the subject of the skill
• 上手 (jouzu) - adjective meaning "good at"
• です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the state or quality of the subject

彼女にプレゼントを贈る予定です。

Kanojo ni purezento o okuru yotei desu

I'm going to give her a present.

I'm going to give her a present.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - significa "namorada" em japonês
• に (ni) - a particle indicating the recipient of the action, in this case, "to"
• プレゼント (purezento) - Japanese word meaning "gift"
• を (wo) - a particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case, "the present"
• 贈る (okuru) - a verb meaning "to give" or "to present"
• 予定 (yotei) - a word meaning "plan" or "schedule"
• です (desu) - a particle indicating the polite or formal form of the verb "to be"

プレゼントをもらったら嬉しいです。

Puresento wo morattara ureshii desu

I'm happy if you get a gift.

• プレゼント (presente) - object given as a gift
• を (partícula de objeto) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
• もらったら (se receber) - conditional form of the verb もらう (receive), indicating a hypothetical action
• 嬉しい (feliz) - adjective that expresses the feeling of happiness
• です (ser/estar) - linking verb indicating the existence or state of something

彼女は私のプレゼントを見て喜びました。

Kanojo wa watashi no purezento o mite yorokobimashita

She was happy to see my present.

She was pleased to see my gift.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 私の (watashi no) - Meu
• プレゼント (purezento) - Present
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 見て (mite) - Vendo
• 喜びました (yorokobimashita) - He was happy

私は友達からプレゼントを貰う予定です。

Watashi wa tomodachi kara purezento o morau yotei desu

Eu tenho planos de receber um presente de um amigo.

Eu pretendo obter um presente de um amigo.

• 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 友達 (tomodachi) - substantivo japonês que significa "amigo"
• から (kara) - partícula que indica a origem ou o ponto de partida, neste caso "de"
• プレゼント (purezento) - substantivo japonês que significa "presente"
• を (wo) - partícula de objeto direto que indica o alvo da ação, neste caso "presente"
• 貰う (morau) - verbo japonês que significa "receber"
• 予定 (yotei) - substantivo japonês que significa "plano" ou "programação"
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私はあなたにこのプレゼントを差し上げます。

Watashi wa anata ni kono purezento wo sashiageru

I will give you this gift.

I will give you this gift.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
• あなた (anata) - personal pronoun meaning "you"
• に (ni) - particle that indicates the recipient of the action, in this case "to you"
• この (kono) - adjetivo demonstrativo que significa "este"
• プレゼント (purezento) - noun meaning "gift"
• を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "the present"
• 差し上げます (sashiagemasu) - verb meaning "to give", in the sense of offering something with respect or humility

私は彼にプレゼントを渡す予定です。

Watashi wa kare ni purezento o watasu yotei desu

I plan to give him a gift.

I will give him a gift.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 彼 - personal pronoun meaning "he"
• に - particle indicating the recipient of the action, in this case "for him"
• プレゼント - noun meaning "gift"
• を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "the present"
• 渡す - verb meaning "to deliver"
• 予定 - Noun that means "plan" or "schedule"
• です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私たちはプレゼントを交換しました。

Watashitachi wa purezento o kōkan shimashita

We exchange gifts.

We exchanged the gift.

• 私たちは - 「私たち」
• プレゼント - Present in Japanese, written in katakana (one of the Japanese writing systems)
• を - Object particle in Japanese, indicates that the present is the object of the action
• 交換 - Exchange in Japanese
• しました - Polite past form of the verb "to do" in Japanese, indicates that the action has already been completed