Japanese word for "break up money" ?

[Svenn]

quick question for you Japanese speakers, what's the word for "break up money" ? where the guy gives the girl money upon break up (gf and bf, not divorce or anything). Don't ask me why i want to know

 

[Douglas]

arimony

 

[Jekyll]

wtf?

 

[Petrolhead]

hmmm... if the dating lasted for under 3 hours, try "daikin"

 

[Petrolhead]

why do you want to know?

lol @ arimony

 

[Svenn]

nooo, there actually is a term for money rich guys give to their girlfriends if she's been dependent on him for a while... even if not married. the japanese courts enforced it once and it was a big deal.

 

[Eason]

Svenn, you're a douchebag.

 

[grundletaint]

Originally Posted by Douglas

arimony

ROR

 

[Bic Pentameter]

慰謝料

Don't ask me how I know.

 

[intent]

Extortion.

 

[Svenn]

Originally Posted by Bic Pentameter

慰謝料 Don't ask me how I know.

excellent, i knew an SF-er would know. Is it still common in Japan?

 

[Harold falcon]

Originally Posted by Douglas

arimony

 

[HRoi]

Originally Posted by Douglas

arimony

 

[hboogz]

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman

******* hysterical. wow.lol

 

[blackjack]

Originally Posted by Svenn

quick question for you Japanese speakers, what's the word for "break up money" ? where the guy gives the girl money upon break up (gf and bf, not divorce or anything). Don't ask me why i want to know

I am not 100% certain but I believe it is 手切れ金 (てぎれきん) tegirekin consolation money