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    おまけをくれる (omake wo kureru - to give an extra)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (verb phrase)
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the noun おまけ (omake, extra/bonus) with the particle を (wo) indicating the direct object, and the verb くれる (kureru), which means 'to give' specifically when the recipient is the speaker or someone in the speaker's ingroup. It signifies that an extra item or benefit is being given to the speaker or their group.

    Sample sentences

    店員さんがおまけをくれたので、嬉しかったです。

    The shop assistant gave me an extra, so I was happy.

    この本を買ったら、しおりをおまけとしてくれるそうです。

    If I buy this book, they say they'll give me a bookmark as an extra.

    友達が旅行のお土産におまけをくれました。

    My friend gave me an extra souvenir from their trip.

    Quick facts

    context:Often used in shopping situations when a vendor includes something extra with a purchase, or a friend gives you something unexpectedly.
    particles:The particle を marks おまけ as the direct object. The verb くれる inherently points the action towards the speaker or their inner circle.
    honorifics:くれる is a basic form of 'to give (to me/us)'. For more polite usage, its masu-form くださる (kudasaru) would be used, e.g., おまけをくださる.

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    Example

    店員さんがおまけをくれたので、嬉しかったです。

    The shop assistant gave me an extra, so I was happy.

    この本を買ったら、しおりをおまけとしてくれるそうです。

    If I buy this book, they say they'll give me a bookmark as an extra.

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