1.
appreciation, thanks for someone's effort or hard work
Words or actions expressing gratitude and recognition for someone's hard work, effort, or service. Directed toward those who have exerted themselves, acknowledging their labor with warmth.
The company president held a dinner party to show appreciation to the employees.
Noun form of the verb 労う (to express appreciation for effort). Important cultural concept — in Japanese workplaces, 労い is considered an essential social skill for managers and colleagues alike. The common phrase お疲れさまです also functions as a form of 労い.