noun
souvenir; local specialty gift
A gift bought while traveling, typically a local specialty, given to friends, family, or colleagues upon return. The polite form of 土産.
See also: 土産
旅行先で家族にお土産を買った。
I bought souvenirs for my family at the travel destination.
This is a souvenir from Kyoto. Please have some.
noun
gift from a visitor
A present brought by someone when visiting a home or office. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes the visitor context rather than travel.
友達が遊びに来るとき、お土産にケーキを持ってきてくれた。
When my friend came to visit, they brought a cake as a gift.
noun
unwelcome gift; something unpleasant brought back
Jocular or ironic use: something undesirable acquired during a trip or visit, such as an illness, injury, or bad habit. Often used with a wry tone.
旅行のお土産に風邪をもらっちゃった。
I caught a cold as a souvenir from my trip.