お礼

NOUN (1)

[/oɾe̞/^ja-JP]

thanks literal / gratitude literal / appreciation literal / thank you gift formal / concept of showing gratitude untranslatable (The cultural practice of expressing thanks, which may not have a single word equivalent in ENGLISH.)

Synonyms 感謝 formalcommon , 御礼 formal

Antonyms 侮辱

The act or feeling of gratitude, thanks, or appreciation. It can refer to the expression of thanks itself, a word of thanks, or a gift or action given in return for a kindness or service received. This concept often implies a reciprocal action or item given as a token of gratitude, which is a significant cultural aspect in Japan.

助けてくれて、心からお礼申し上げます。 — Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
ささやかですが、お礼です。 — This is just a small token of my gratitude.
お礼の言葉もありません。 — Words cannot express my gratitude.
手伝ってくれたお礼に、食事に誘いました。 — I invited them for a meal as thanks for their help.