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

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral to casual

    How it works

    This expression combines the adverb ちょっと (chotto, meaning 'a little' or 'slightly') with the noun おまけ (omake, meaning 'extra', 'bonus', or 'discount') and the verb する (suru, meaning 'to do' or 'to make'). Together, it forms a lighthearted and common phrase used when offering a small concession, bonus, or price reduction.

    Sample sentences

    いつもありがとうございます。今回はちょっとおまけしますね。

    Thank you as always. I'll give you a small extra/discount this time.

    この古いテレビを下取りに出せば、新しいのちょっとおまけするよ。

    If you trade in this old TV, I'll give you a little discount on the new one.

    たくさん買ってくれたから、リンゴを一つちょっとおまけしてもらった。

    Since I bought so much, they gave me one apple as a small extra.

    Quick facts

    politeness:The phrase itself is generally neutral but can be used in slightly casual contexts. In more formal business settings, one might use more elaborate polite expressions or specific terms for discounts.
    usage_context:Commonly used in retail, markets, or service industries when a vendor wants to offer a small benefit to a customer, either as a goodwill gesture or during price negotiation.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    いつもありがとうございます。今回はちょっとおまけしますね。

    Thank you as always. I'll give you a small extra/discount this time.

    この古いテレビを下取りに出せば、新しいのちょっとおまけするよ。

    If you trade in this old TV, I'll give you a little discount on the new one.

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