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おまけする (to give an extra/discount)

Grammar & Usage

verb

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How it works

This is a する-verb formed by combining the noun おまけ (omake, meaning 'extra', 'freebie', 'discount') with the verb する (suru, 'to do'). It implies the action of adding something extra to a purchase, giving a small gift, or reducing the price, often as a gesture of goodwill or a deal. It functions as an irregular verb (group 3).

Sample sentences

まとめて買うなら、おまけしますよ。

If you buy in bulk, I'll give you a discount/something extra.

いつも来てくれるから、今日はサービスでおまけしておきます。

Since you always come, I'll give you something extra as a service today.

値段交渉したら、少しおまけしてくれた。

When I negotiated the price, they gave me a small discount.

Quick facts

nuance:Often used in retail or service settings, implying a small, informal concession rather than a large, formal discount. It's a gesture of generosity or a way to sweeten a deal.

honorific_prefix:The お (o-) in おまけ is an honorific prefix, indicating politeness, but in this context, it's an inherent part of the noun rather than a choice.

verb_conjugation:As a する-verb, it conjugates like する (e.g., おまけします - polite present, おまけした - past, おまけしない - negative).

Often used with

ちょっとおまけする (to give a small extra/discount)

値段をおまけする (to discount the price)

サービスでおまけする (to give an extra as a service)

おまけしてもらう (to get an extra/discount)

おまけをつけてくれる (to add an extra for you)

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Example

まとめて買うなら、おまけしますよ。

If you buy in bulk, I'll give you a discount/something extra.

いつも来てくれるから、今日はサービスでおまけしておきます。

Since you always come, I'll give you something extra as a service today.