noun
Refers to a small amount of money or goods given as a tip, donation, or charity. Often used in contexts like giving to beggars or street performers.
お寺でおもらいをする人を見かけた。
I saw someone begging for alms at the temple.
彼は大道芸人に少しもらいをあげた。
He gave a small tip to the street performer.
チップ is the common modern word for a service tip (e.g., at a restaurant), while もらい is more traditional and often implies charity or begging.
施し is a more formal or literary term for alms or charity, whereas もらい is a casual, everyday word.
Derived from the verb もらう (to receive), referring to something received as a handout or tip.