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心付け (kokorozuke) Japanese meaning: gratuity | Kotomora
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I gave a gratuity to the maid at the ryokan.
I prepared a tip for the moving workers.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Related words 心付け is the traditional Japanese word for a gratuity, often given in envelopes at ryokan or ceremonies, while チップ is the modern loanword used casually for tips in restaurants, taxis, etc.
心付け and 祝儀 both mean a monetary tip given to service staff, but 心付け is the more neutral, widely used word while 祝儀 carries a slightly more festive or old-fashioned flavor.
Written forms 心こころ 付づ け Usage 40%
心こころ づけ Usage 55%
Alternate okurigana spelling; also common.
心こころ 付づけ Usage 2%
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; less common.
こころづけ Usage 2%
Etymology Compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, feeling') and 付け (つけ, 'attaching'), literally 'attaching one's feelings', referring to a token of appreciation.
