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Meanings of Valentine’s chocolate & Cute valentine tees
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February 14 is the day reserved for women to express their love by giving chocolate or cute Valentine tees to men. However, these Valentine’s chocolate boxes and cute Valentine tees do not just mean love but carry many very different messages. Let’s find out with Mazeshirt below.
1. Valentine’s gifts always carry a special message
In the West, Valentine’s Day is a day for couples to celebrate their love with sumptuous dinners, boxes of chocolate, Cute Valentine tees, and flowers. But in Japan, this is a rare opportunity for girls to express their feelings through gifts. Then, they will anxiously wait for a response from men on White Valentine’s Day (March 14), often with gifts that are more expensive than the value of the chocolate they received, even three times higher!
Therefore, Valentine’s Day in Japan also goes hand in hand with Kokuhaku or confession culture. In Kokuhaku, one person reveals his or her feelings to the other and a positive response marks the beginning of an official relationship. But it doesn’t stop there, giving chocolate can be a gesture of goodwill to maintain friendly relationships at work or school for Japanese people. That’s why they have so many different types of gifts from Cute Valentine tees to chocolate boxes, for different audiences with different messages. This makes this holiday interesting and unique in Japan.
2. The meaning of each Valentine’s chocolate box in Japan
2.1 Giri Choco – Box of chocolates as a thank-you
Giri means “obligation,” and literally, there is nothing romantic about giving and receiving this type of chocolate. This gift is often given to superiors such as bosses, teachers and seniors at work and school. Through this, Japanese people will express their desire to build harmonious relationships at work or school rather than showing affection.
To clarify the meaning behind and avoid misunderstandings, manufacturers often produce Giri Choco in regular shapes such as square or round, and put them in simple packaging. In more intimate relationships, such as in a classroom or school club, some girls will even buy a large box of chocolates sold at the supermarket and let the boys pick one for themselves.
2.2 Tomo Choco – Valentine’s chocolate box for friendship
“Tomo” comes from “tomodachi” (友達) – which means “friend” in Japanese. This type of chocolate is an exception to the practice of only men receiving chocolate on Valentine’s Day, as it is a gift given to friends, be it male or female, as a sign of friendship.
Gifts for friends on Valentine’s Day in Japan might be chocolates or cookies wrapped in decorative plastic bags and accompanied by a card that says something like “Thank you” or “To my friend.” Tomo Choco is usually given by girls to each other or to a boy that the girls consider a good friend, but sometimes, it can be implied as “I only see you as a friend!” if given to you by a girl you like.
2.3 Honmei Choco – Valentine’s chocolate box expressing love
Honmei Choco is the most special chocolate when it comes to Japanese Valentine’s Day chocolate – a gift that Japanese women only give to men they truly love. If a girl has a crush, Honmei chocolate is definitely a confession to the man she loves. If the girl already has a lover, Honmei Choco this time means proof of love.
These chocolates are carefully wrapped in fancy boxes with cute ribbons and come in a variety of shapes – but usually heart-shaped, perfect for making someone’s heart doki-doki (a cute Japanese word that means heart pounding). Girls often attach a small piece of paper or card with a love confession along with Honmei Choco.
2.4 Jiko Choco – Box of chocolates to thank yourself
Meaning “my chocolate”, Jiko Choco is a gift for all the singles out there who don’t receive chocolate or don’t have anyone to give it to. You can also buy a box of Japanese Valentine’s Day chocolates to treat yourself and enjoy this season of love in your own way.
Faced with the burden of buying Giri Choco and Honmei Choco for the men in their lives, it’s no surprise that many women feel stressed and decide to give themselves this gift on Valentine’s Day.
2.5 Gyaku choco – Valentine’s chocolate box instead of a reply
Gyaku Choco refers to men giving chocolate to women on Valentine’s Day. Although contrary to the tradition of women giving chocolate to men, men actively expressing their feelings for the women they love with Gyaku Choco has become popular recently.
Many people consider this an important step towards gender equality in gift-giving on Valentine’s Day, so it is supported by more and more people.
2.6 Fami Choco – A box of chocolates expressing affection for the family
This is a chocolate gift for male family members: father, husband, and son. Mothers and daughters tend to make chocolate or buy sweets to enjoy together at home. In many ways, it’s just a way to enjoy a cozy time with a sweet family party.
3. Cute Valentine tees suggestion for boyfriends and girlfriends
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Conclusion
In Japan, Valentine’s Day gifts such as Cute Valentine’s tees are somewhat more special than in other countries. Valentine’s chocolate boxes help Japanese people, especially women who are famous for hiding their emotions, express gratitude and genuine emotions towards the people they care about, whether they are lovers or not.
