御礼

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The polite noun 御礼 (おれい) denotes thanks or a token offered in gratitude.
• Basic usage: One may give sweets 御礼に or write an 御礼の手紙 to express appreciation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Thanks and a token of gratitude
  • Despite the honorific prefix 御, the word is read おれい and can refer to either thanks or a token of gratitude.