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