On February 14, we have a Valentine's Day.On that day, women give chocolate or small gift to their boy friends and male colleagues to show their feelings of thankfulness.
In general, there are three types of valentine's presents.
1, Giri-choco; Obligation chocolate
When women give chocolate to their male friends, colleagues or bosses, we call it Giri-choco. Giri means obligation. So, for men, if they don't have girlfriend or wife, they can get chocolate from their coworkers.
2, Honmei-choco; Chocolate for sweetheart
When women give chocolate to their lover, we call it Honmei-choco. Honmei means true. Usually it's much more expensive than obligation one.
3, Tomo-choco; women to women
Over the past few years, it has been more common among young girls to exchange chocolate each other.
Tomo means friends. So, when girls exchange chocolate with their friends, we call it Tomo-choco.
On March 14, we have a White Day. This is special to Japan. On that day, the men who got chocolate have to give present to women who gave you chocolate. what you give is up to you.
That is intresting , thanks Mizuki for the clear explaining
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