引ひき菓が子し

noun

ornamental gift cakes; decorative sweets given as a gift

Refers to beautifully decorated cakes or confections presented as gifts, often at celebratory occasions such as weddings or formal visits. The term is somewhat traditional and may not be used for everyday sweets.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきの引ひき出で物ものに、引ひき菓が子しが添そえられていた。

  Ornamental gift cakes were included among the wedding favors.

• お歳せい暮ぼに引ひき菓子がしを贈おくる習しゅう慣かんがある。

  There is a custom of giving decorative sweets as year-end gifts.