Phrase lesson

How do you say "It's a gift" in Japanese?

Shopping用途説明

It's a gift

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

プレゼントです

プレゼント です

purezento desu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use プレゼントです (purezento desu) while shopping when you want staff to understand that the item is a gift. This can lead naturally to wrapping, price tag removal, or a gift bag.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Say it before paying if you want the shop to handle the item differently.

Core words

  • プレゼント: present or gift.

Practical note

This does not directly ask for wrapping. If you want gift wrapping, follow with プレゼントようにできますか (purezento you ni dekimasu ka).

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