1.
thanks, gratitude, appreciation
Expression of thankfulness for something received or done.
お礼を言いたいです。
I want to express my thanks.
お礼の手紙を書いた。
I wrote a thank-you letter.
お礼に何かあげたい。
I want to give something as thanks.
お礼を申し上げます。
I express my gratitude (formal).
Very formal expression
何とお礼を言っていいか分からない。
I don't know how to thank you.
お礼の気持ちを込めて。
With feelings of gratitude.
お礼を述べる。
To express one's thanks.
2.
reward, return gift
Something given in return for a favor or service.
これはお礼の品です。
This is a thank-you gift.
お礼を渡す。
To give a reward.
お礼としてお金を渡した。
I gave money as a reward.
助けてくれたお礼にお菓子を持っていった。
I brought sweets as thanks for helping me.
落とし物を届けたら、お礼をもらった。
When I turned in the lost item, I received a reward.
お礼 is a polite noun expressing gratitude.
Common expressions:
- お礼を言う: to thank, express gratitude
- お礼を申し上げます: I express my gratitude (very formal)
- お礼に: in return, as thanks
- お礼の品: thank-you gift
Note: Can also refer to a 'reward' or monetary compensation for a service, but commonly means 'thanks.'
[Register: Polite]