チップ

ちっぷ
noun
tip; chip
1. tip, gratuity
A monetary gift given to service staff in addition to the bill. Not customary in Japan but familiar as a foreign practice.
チップを渡(わた)す。
To give a tip.
アメリカではレストランでチップを払(はら)うのが普通(ふつう)だ。
In America, it's normal to pay a tip at restaurants.
日本(にほん)ではチップの習慣(しゅうかん)がないので、海外(かいがい)旅行(りょこう)で戸惑(とまど)う人(ひと)も多(おお)い。
Since there's no tipping custom in Japan, many people feel confused when traveling abroad.
2. chip, microchip
A small piece or component, especially an electronic microchip or a poker/casino chip.
ICチップが内蔵(ないぞう)されている。
An IC chip is built in.
このカードにはセキュリティチップが搭載(とうさい)されている。
This card has a security chip installed.
カジノでチップをテーブルに置(お)いてルーレットに賭(か)けた。
I placed chips on the table and bet on roulette at the casino.

Multiple meanings

チップ covers several English words: "tip" (gratuity), "chip" (electronic component), and "chip" (gaming token). Context determines the meaning.

Cultural note

Tipping is not part of Japanese culture. Leaving money on the table at a restaurant in Japan may cause confusion or the staff chasing after you to return it. Some high-end ryokan accept 心付(こころづ)け (a monetary gesture of gratitude), but this is different from Western tipping.

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: プロセッサ (processor)
Related: 半導体(はんどうたい) (semiconductor)
Compare: 投(な)げ銭(せん)機能(きのう) (tipping feature)
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Added 2026.2.12 20:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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