祝 儀(しゅうぎ)

しゅうぎ

noun

congratulatory money; gift money

1. congratulatory gift money, wedding gift money

Money given as a gift for celebrations, especially weddings. Typically presented in a special envelope.

How much gift money should we give?

The standard wedding gift money is 30,000 yen.

I put new bills in the gift money envelope and carefully wrote my name on it.

2. tip, gratuity

A monetary tip given to service workers such as hotel staff or moving workers.

I gave a tip at the inn.

I gave a tip to the moving company workers.

I'm wondering whether to give a tip to the waitress at the inn.

USAGE: 祝儀(しゅうぎ) primarily refers to gift money for happy occasions. The amount and presentation follow strict etiquette.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

ETIQUETTE:

Use odd numbers (3万(まん), 5万(まん), 7万(まん)円(えん)) as even numbers can be divided (symbolizing separation)
Use new, crisp bills
Use appropriate 祝儀袋(しゅうぎぶくろ) with decorative ties (水引(みずひき))

OPPOSITE:

Related Words

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