How do you say "This is a little something for you." in Japanese?

"This is a little something for you." in Japanese is "これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。" mean in English?

"これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。" means "This is a little something for you." in English. Usage tip: Combines [これ] with a gift-giving phrase.

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How to Say ‘This is a little something for you.’ in Japanese

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

💬 Usage Tip: Combines [これ] with a gift-giving phrase.

🇯🇵 In Japan: A typical and humble way to present a gift in Japan, showing modesty.

Phrase Breakdown

これ

つまらないものですが

どうぞ

Word-by-Word Breakdown

これこれ

[kore]

This

A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something near the speaker.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

つまらつまら

[tsumara]

boring

Used modestly to describe a gift, implying humility.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

ないない

[nai]

not

A negative suffix used to negate adjectives.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

ものもの

[mono]

thing

Refers to an object or entity.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

ですです

[desu]

polite verb ending

Used to give formal closure to sentences.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

がが

[ga]

but

A conjunction used to introduce a contrasting statement.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

どうぞどうぞ

[douzo]

Please

An expression used to offer something politely.

Example

これ、つまらないものですが、どうぞ。

This is a small gift, but please accept it.

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