おひねり

noun

monetary gift wrapped in paper; paper-wrapped money offering

A small amount of money, typically a coin or bill, wrapped in a piece of paper twisted at both ends. Often given at celebratory events like weddings or as a tip in traditional settings.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきで、招しょう待たい客きゃくは受うけ付つけでおひねりを渡わたした。

  At the wedding, the guests handed over paper-wrapped money offerings at the reception desk.

• 昔むかしは、芸げい者しゃさんにおひねりをあげる習しゅう慣かんがあった。

  In the past, there was a custom of giving paper-wrapped tips to geisha.