祝儀

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 祝儀(しゅうぎ) refers to money or a gift given in celebration.
• Basic usage: In a wedding context, it describes preparing gift money in an envelope or handing it over at reception.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Congratulatory words and gifts
  • 祝辞 is a congratulatory speech or message; 祝儀 is used for money or a gift given in celebration.
• The object of 包む
  • 祝儀を包む means preparing the gift money by placing it in an envelope or similar wrapping.