JLPT N1 Advanced
祝儀
Congratulatory cash gift or formal tip for special services
Readings
Other forms
ご祝儀 more common and polite form
1 Noun
Congratulatory Gift Money
A monetary gift presented in a specific decorative envelope to celebrate auspicious life events, most commonly weddings.
Example
結婚式 の ため に 、 新しい お札 と 祝儀袋 を 準備 した 。
For the wedding, I prepared new bills and a special gift envelope.
4 more examples in the
mobile app
2 Noun
Formal Tip / Gratuity
A discretionary monetary gratuity given to workers for significant, non-routine assistance such as construction work or house moving.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app