Thanks
Gratitude
noun
The meaning of this word is the same as the kanji, except it has an お before it, which just makes the thing you're saying elevate the other person more. Basically, it's more polite and awesome.
The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.
お礼にビールをもらいました。
I got a beer as a thank you.
マミから先日のお礼のメールがきたよ。
I received a thank you email for the other day from Mami.
これ、お礼の石です。
This is a rock to show my gratitude.