駄賃
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Meanings
1
A small reward or tip given for a service, often to a child or for a small errand. Can be used humorously for a small payment.
When I ran the errand, my mother gave me a small reward.
As thanks for helping, I'll give you a little tip.
2
conveyance charge; packhorse charge
Historical term for a fee paid for transporting goods by packhorse or porter. Rare in modern usage.
In the Edo period, people paid a packhorse charge to transport goods.
Expressions
- 行きがけの駄賃while you're at it; taking the opportunity; on the way