Question
I’m planning to visit a friend in Japan and I want to bring a small gift from home. How do I ask, “What kind of gifts are appreciated?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
どんなプレゼントが喜（よろこ）ばれますか？
Donna purezento ga yorokobaremasu ka?
What kind of gifts are appreciated?
In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural practice that expresses gratitude and strengthens relationships. Understanding suitable gift options can be very thoughtful.
“Donna” means “what kind of,” “purezento” refers to “gifts,” and “yorokobaremasu ka” means “are appreciated.” You can use this phrase when you want to know the preferences according to the local culture or individual tastes.
You can also specify if you are thinking of a particular type of gift, like “お菓子（おかし）” (sweets) or “地元（じもと）のお土産（みやげ）” (local souvenirs) to show consideration.
