JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
お中元
Formal mid-year gift given to superiors or benefactors to express gratitude
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中元 chūgen
Noun
Summer Gift / Mid-Year Gift
A formal mid-year gift sent to superiors, clients, or relatives to express gratitude for their support during the first half of the year.
Example
毎年 、 お世話に なって いる 上司 に お中元 を 贈って います 。
Every year, I send a summer gift to my boss who has helped me.
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