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贈答する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 贈答する | 贈答しない |
| Polite | 贈答します | 贈答しません |
| Past polite | 贈答しました | 贈答しませんでした |
| Past | 贈答した | 贈答しなかった |
| Te-form | 贈答して | 贈答しないで |
| Desire | 贈答したい | 贈答したくない |
| Potential | 贈答できる | 贈答できない |
| Passive | 贈答される | 贈答されない |
| Causative | 贈答させる | 贈答させない |
| Causative passive | 贈答させられる | 贈答させられない |
| Volitional | 贈答しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 贈答しましょう | |
| Imperative | 贈答しろ | 贈答するな |
| Conditional | 贈答すれば | 贈答しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 贈答したら | 贈答しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
exchange of gifts; gift-giving
Refers to the mutual exchange of presents, often in formal, ceremonial, or business settings. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to exchange gifts'.
Ochūgen and oseibo are typical gift-exchange customs in Japan.
The two companies have been exchanging gifts for many years.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と贈答するto exchange gifts with someone
It has become customary to exchange gifts with business partners each season.
- 贈答用の〈物〉something intended for gift-giving
I had the sweets packed in a box for gift-giving.
- お中元・お歳暮の贈答the seasonal custom of exchanging summer and year-end gifts
In Japan, the custom of exchanging summer and year-end gifts is still widely practiced.