English–Japanese
“gift money” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishūgi
Example
結婚式で現金の祝儀を渡しました。kek kon shiki de gen kin no shū gi o wata shi ma shi ta
I gave a cash gift at the wedding.
How to say “gift money” in Japanese
“Gift money” in Japanese is 祝儀 (shūgi).
Refers to the ceremony, money, or gratuity connected with marking a happy occasion.
Example sentences with 祝儀
家族から祝儀をいただきました。ka zoku ka ra shū gi o i ta da ki ma shi ta
I received gift money from my family.
Tips for using 祝儀
- In traditional Japanese performing arts, 祝儀 (shūgi) can also mean money given to performers as a token of appreciation, not only a wedding gift.