見み舞まい金きん

noun

condolence money; sympathy gift of money

Money given to someone who is ill, injured, or bereaved as a token of sympathy or support. Often used in contexts such as hospital visits or funerals.

• 入にゅう院いんしている同どう僚りょうに見み舞まい金きんを渡わたした。

  I gave condolence money to a colleague who is hospitalized.

• お通つ夜やの際さいに、見み舞まい金きんを包つつんで持もっていった。

  At the wake, I brought condolence money wrapped in an envelope.