Refers to a small amount of money or goods given as a tip, donation, or charity. Often used in contexts like giving to beggars or street performers.
お寺でおもらいをする人を見かけた。
I saw someone begging for alms at the temple.
彼は大道芸人に少しもらいをあげた。
He gave a small tip to the street performer.
receiver; recipient
sympathy vomiting; vomiting triggered by seeing or smelling vomit
receive; get; be given
receiving without giving back; taking without reciprocating
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 貰い is rare.
Kanji form is uncommon; learners should use the kana spelling.
Derived from the verb もらう (to receive), referring to something received as a handout or tip.