noun
by the day; daily (rate/contract)
Used for daily rates or contracts, often in contrast with 月極 (monthly). Common in parking, rental, or subscription contexts.
See also: 月極
この駐車場は日ぎめで借りられます。
You can rent this parking lot by the day.
日ぎめの料金は月極より高い。
The daily rate is higher than the monthly rate.
月極 means 'by the month' (monthly contract/rate), while 日ぎめ means 'by the day'.
Compound of 日 (ひ, 'day') and 極め/決め (ぎめ, from 決める 'to decide, fix'), meaning 'fixed by the day'.