also: なげぜに
noun
tossing a coin; tossed coin
Refers to the act of throwing coins to street performers or beggars, or the coins themselves. Traditional, pre-digital usage.
大道芸人に投げ銭をした。
I tossed a coin to the street performer.
投げ銭が帽子の中に落ちた。
The tossed coin fell into the hat.
noun
Modern extension: sending money to streamers, creators, or online personalities as a tip or donation. Often used in the context of live streaming platforms.
配信者に投げ銭を送る。
I send a tip to the streamer.
投げ銭機能を使って応援する。
I support them using the tipping feature.
Variant spelling; less common than 投げ銭.
Rare combination of the variant kanji with the kun'yomi reading.
チップ is a general loanword for 'tip' in service contexts (restaurants, hotels). 投げ銭 specifically evokes the image of throwing coins, and is now strongly associated with online tipping.
寄付 is a formal donation or contribution, often to organizations. 投げ銭 is more casual and personal, like tossing coins to a performer or sending a small tip online.
Compound of 投げ (throwing) and 銭 (coin, money). Originally referred to the act of throwing coins to street performers or beggars. The modern online tipping sense is a metaphorical extension.