Meaning

Primary

Thanks

Alternative

Gratitude

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The meaning of this word is the same as the kanji, except it has an お before it, which just makes the thing you're saying elevate the other person more. Basically, it's more polite and awesome.

Reading

おれい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • お礼をいう

    to say thank you

    お礼をつたえる

    to convey one's gratitude

    お礼を申し上げる

    to express one's gratitude

Context Sentences

お礼にビールをもらいました。

I got a beer as a thank you.

マミから先日のお礼のメールがきたよ。

I received a thank you email for the other day from Mami.

これ、お礼の石です。

This is a rock to show my gratitude.

Kanji Composition