レイ
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Meanings
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lei; flower garland
A garland of flowers, especially as used in Hawaiian culture, often given as a symbol of affection or welcome.
from Hawaiian
When I arrived in Hawaii, I was given a lei to wear around my neck.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にレイをかけるto put a lei around someone's neck
They put a lei around the tourist's neck at the airport.
- レイを贈るto give someone a lei as a gift
I gave a lei as a wedding congratulations gift.