betrothal money given from man to woman
Historical term for a monetary gift given by a man to a woman upon engagement, akin to a betrothal payment. Rare in modern usage; primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts. Compare with 御袴料 (おんはかまりょう), a similar historical betrothal gift.
See also: 御袴料
In the Edo period, money or goods were sometimes given as kosoderyō at the time of betrothal.
Compound of 小袖 (kosode, 'short-sleeved kimono') and 料 (ryō, 'fee' or 'charge'), referring to money for a kosode garment given as a betrothal gift.