Japanese phrase
謝礼として___をお支払いします。 sha rei to shi te ___ o o shi hara i shi ma su
Meaning
We will pay ___ as an honorarium.
When to use it
Offers payment as a formal thank-you. It is polite and somewhat formal, often used when compensating a guest speaker, interviewee, or other contributor rather than paying a regular wage.
Example dialogue
講演の謝礼はどうしますか？ kō en no sha rei wa dō shi ma su ka
What should we do about the speaking fee?
謝礼として三万円をお支払いします。 sha rei to shi te san man en o o shi hara i shi ma su
We will pay thirty thousand yen as an honorarium.