traditional engagement ceremony; betrothal gift exchange
A formal Japanese pre-wedding ritual where the families exchange symbolic gifts to confirm the engagement.
We plan to hold the engagement ceremony at her family's home next month.
engagement gifts; betrothal presents
The set of ceremonial items exchanged during the 結納 ceremony; often includes items like 結納品.
See also: 結納品
The engagement gifts include lucky items such as noshi and folding fans.
ceremonial engagement gifts
traditional Japanese engagement ceremony
betrothal money; engagement gift money
Compound of 結 (binding, tying) and 納 (offering, presenting), referring to the binding of families through the exchange of offerings.