お年玉

おとしだま
Alternative writings: 御年玉
Frequency:
1

New Year's monetary gift (otoshidama) — money given, typically to children, during New Year celebrations.

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子供たちはお年玉をもらって喜んでいる。

The children are happy to receive New Year's money.

お年玉は親戚から渡されることが多い。

Otoshidama is often given by relatives.

今年はお年玉を少し減らした。

This year I reduced the amount of New Year's gifts a bit.

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