Japanese word

チップ

Pronunciation

Romajichippu

Meaning

  • nountip

Example

店員にチップを渡しました。ten in ni chi ppu o wata shi ma shi ta

I gave the server a tip.

Illustration for チップ (tip)

More examples

国によっては、料金にチップが含まれていないことがあります。kuni ni yo tte wa ryō kin ni chi ppu ga fuku ma re te i na i ko to ga a ri ma su

In some countries, a tip may not be included in the bill.

Core concept

Refers to something small that is added, given, or broken off as a separate piece or amount.

Common phrases

  • チップを置くchi ppu o o ku

    leave a tip

  • チップ込みchi ppu ko mi

    tip included

Similar words

心付けkokorozuke: Money given to someone as a small expression of thanks for a service.
謝礼sharei: Money or another gift given to thank someone for help or a service.

Definition in Japanese

何かに添えて渡す少額の金銭や、物から分け取った小さな一片。nan ka ni so e te wata su shō gaku no kin sen ya mono ka ra wa ke to tta chii sa na ichi hen

Word origin

The Japanese form チップ (chippu, "tip" or "chip") represents two separate loanwords from English: tip for extra service money and chip for a small piece.

Usage tips

  • The English word tip also means the pointed end of something, but チップ (chippu, "tip") in this sense refers to money given for service.

Other meanings

  • chipnoun

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