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    おまけしてもらう (to get an extra/discount)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression is a compound verb phrase. It combines the noun おまけ (omake, meaning 'a bonus, extra, discount') with the verb する (suru, 'to do') in its て-form (して), followed by もらう (morau, 'to receive [a favor]'). The structure 'XにYしてもらう' means 'to have X do Y for oneself,' indicating that one receives the favor of 'doing an extra/discount' from someone.

    Sample sentences

    お店の人に、ちょっとおまけしてもらいました。

    I got a little something extra/a discount from the shopkeeper.

    たくさん買ったので、店長におまけしてもらうことにしました。

    Since I bought a lot, I decided to ask the manager for a discount.

    これはおまけしてもらったから、本当はもう少し高いよ。

    This was given to me as an extra/discount, so it's actually a bit more expensive.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Refers to receiving something extra or a price reduction, often from a seller or service provider, beyond the original agreement. It implies the other party is doing a favor.
    politeness:The expression itself is neutral. The politeness depends on the context and the particles used. The もらう construction inherently indicates receiving a favor, which can imply a slightly humble or grateful tone from the speaker's perspective.

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    Example

    お店の人に、ちょっとおまけしてもらいました。

    I got a little something extra/a discount from the shopkeeper.

    たくさん買ったので、店長におまけしてもらうことにしました。

    Since I bought a lot, I decided to ask the manager for a discount.

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