1.
honorarium; reward; compensation; fee for services
Money or a gift given as thanks for a service, favor, or assistance. More formal and gracious than a simple payment, it acknowledges the recipient's effort or expertise.
Usage
謝礼 implies gratitude rather than a contractual obligation. It is often used for one-time services such as lectures, consultations, survey participation, and expert advice.
Unlike 報酬 (remuneration), which implies a formal payment for professional work, 謝礼 carries a stronger sense of personal gratitude and is often a token of appreciation rather than full market-rate compensation.