まける (to discount/reduce)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a regular Godan verb (五段動詞). It conjugates like other -eru ending Godan verbs. Its primary meaning here is related to price reduction, but it also commonly means 'to lose' (in a contest) or 'to give in/concede'. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Sample sentences
このシャツ、少し安くまけてもらえませんか？
Could you give me a slight discount on this shirt?
店員さんは値段をまけてくれました。
The shop assistant discounted the price for me.
彼はいつもジャンケンにまけてばかりいる。
He always loses at rock-paper-scissors.
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Example
このシャツ、少し安くまけてもらえませんか？
Could you give me a slight discount on this shirt?
店員さんは値段をまけてくれました。
The shop assistant discounted the price for me.
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