おつり
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Noun referring to the money returned after paying more than the price. Used in shopping contexts, e.g., 『おつりをください』 (otsuri o kudasai, 'please give me change').
Theme
User is at a convenience store in Tokyo, buying a drink and interacting with a friendly female clerk who handles the transaction.
おつり
おつり
change (balance of money returned to the purchaser)
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine paying for an item and getting coins back. You think, 'Oh, change!' — it sounds like 'o-tsu-ri' (おつり). 'O-tsu-ri' → 'change' you receive after a purchase.
Cultural Note
In Japan, cash transactions are common, and receiving 『おつり』 (otsuri, 'change') is a routine part of shopping. It's polite to count your change discreetly and say 『ありがとうございます』 (arigatou gozaimasu, 'thank you') to the cashier.
Forms
Base: おつりNoun referring to the money returned after paying more than the price. Used in shopping contexts, e.g., 『おつりをください』 (otsuri o kudasai, 'please give me change').