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お礼
orei
Description
「お礼」は、だれかに何かをしてもらった時に言う「ありがとう」の気持ちや、その気持ちで渡すお金やプレゼントのことです。
"お礼" is the feeling of 'thank you' said when someone does something for you, or the money or gift given with that feeling.
手伝ってくれた人に、お礼を言ったり、お礼をあげたりします。
You say or give "お礼" to someone who helped you.
Meanings
お礼orei
thanks; expression of gratitude
手伝ってくれて、お礼を言いたいです。
I want to thank you for helping me.
お礼orei
gift or money given in gratitude
先生にお礼のプレゼントを渡しました。
I gave the teacher a thank-you gift.
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Notes
- Etymology
礼 (courtesy, thanks) with the polite prefix お-, making it softer and more polite.
- Nuance
お礼 covers both saying thanks and the tangible gift or payment given in return.
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