返礼

Reading

Kana: へんれい

Romaji: henrei

Definitions

noun

vs

adj-no

1

returning a present

2

returning a favor; returning a favour

3

returning a call

4

compensation

Kanji

返

Readings: ヘン、 かえ.す、 -かえ.す、 かえ.る、 -かえ.る

Meanings: return, answer, fade, repay

礼

Readings: レイ、 ライ

Meanings: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration

Example Sentence

私(わたし)は彼(かれ)の好意(こうい)の返礼(へんれい)に贈(おく)り物(もの)をした。

➥I gave him a present in return for his favor.