手て土産みやげ

noun

small gift brought when visiting someone

A modest present, often food or sweets, brought when visiting someone's home, office, or hospital. Implies a personal, thoughtful gesture rather than a formal or expensive gift.

• 友とも達だちの家いえに行いくとき、手て土産みやげにケーキを買かった。

  When I went to my friend's house, I bought a cake as a small gift.

• お世せ話わになった先せん生せいに手て土産みやげを持もって挨あい拶さつに行いった。

  I visited the teacher who had helped me, bringing a small present.