Significado
To work or do odd jobs to get money for personal spending.
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The word 'お小遣い' (okozukai) refers to 'pocket money' or 'spending money'. It is composed of 'お' (o), an honorific prefix, and '小遣い' (kozukai). '小遣い' itself comes from '小' (ko), meaning 'small', and '遣い' (tsukai), meaning 'use' or 'spending'. Over time, 'tsukai' changed to 'zukai' due to rendaku, a phonetic phenomenon in Japanese. The verb '稼ぐ' (kasegu) means 'to earn money' or 'to gain'. It has roots dating back to the Heian period, appearing in classical Japanese literature with meanings related to gaining profits or making a living. Therefore, 'お小遣いを稼ぐ' literally translates to 'to earn pocket money', highlighting the act of acquiring funds specifically for personal, often discretionary, spending through various means, including part-time work or casual jobs. The phrase encapsulates the concept of making a little extra money for one's own enjoyment or necessities, distinct from a primary income for household expenses.
