noun
reward money; honorarium; gratuity
Money given as a token of gratitude for a service or favor, often in formal or professional contexts. Can be a reward, honorarium, or tip depending on the situation.
講演の謝礼金として一万円を受け取った。
I received 10,000 yen as an honorarium for the lecture.
迷子の犬を見つけた人に謝礼金を渡した。
I gave reward money to the person who found my lost dog.
報酬 is a more general term for compensation or remuneration for work or services, often used in business contexts. 謝礼金 emphasizes gratitude rather than contractual payment.
Compound of 謝礼 (gratitude, reward) and 金 (money). The word transparently means 'reward money'.