土産

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 土産（みやげ） means a gift brought back from a trip or taken along on a visit.
• Basic usage: Use it for family souvenirs or gifts such as sweets brought when visiting a friend.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The occasion for the gift
  • 贈り物 broadly means a gift; 土産 focuses on a gift brought in connection with travel or a visit.
  • The form お土産 is also common in everyday use.