ökoreiimi
Ökoreiimi (often romanized as *okoreiimi* or *okorei*) is a Japanese term derived from the combination of *okurimasu* (送る, "to send") and *rei* (礼, "gift" or "salary"). It refers to the practice of employees receiving gifts or monetary payments from their employers as a form of compensation, typically outside of regular salary or bonuses. This tradition is most commonly associated with the construction, manufacturing, and retail industries, particularly in regions like Osaka and the Kansai area.
The practice emerged as a way to supplement wages, especially in sectors where labor-intensive or physically
Critics argue that ökoreiimi can blur the line between salary and gratuity, potentially leading to underreporting