祝しゅう儀ぎ

noun

celebration; festive occasion

Refers to a celebratory event itself, such as a wedding or banquet. Often used in formal or traditional contexts.

• 祝しゅう儀ぎの席せきでスピーチを頼たのまれた。

  I was asked to give a speech at the celebratory banquet.

noun

congratulatory gift; money gift

A gift, typically money in a special envelope (ご祝儀袋), given at weddings, births, or other celebrations. The antonym is 不祝儀 (funeral offering).

• 友ゆう人じんの結けっ婚こん式しきに祝しゅう儀ぎを包つつんだ。

  I gave a congratulatory money gift at my friend's wedding.

noun

tip; gratuity

Used for a tip given to service staff, especially in traditional settings like ryokan or restaurants. Less common than チップ in casual contexts.

• 仲なか居いさんに祝しゅう儀ぎを渡わたす。

  I give a tip to the maid at the inn.