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    サービスする (saabisu suru - to give a service/extra)

    Grammar & Usage

    verb
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a suru-verb, formed by appending the Japanese verb 'suru' (する - to do) to the katakana loanword 'サービス' (saabisu - service, discount, extra). It conjugates like a regular する verb. It implies performing a service or, more commonly in casual business contexts, providing a discount or something extra for free.

    Sample sentences

    今日は特別にコーヒーをサービスします。

    Today, we'll offer coffee as a special service (for free/discounted).

    このお店はいつもたくさんサービスしてくれるので好きです。

    I like this shop because they always give a lot of extra things/discounts.

    美容師さんが丁寧に髪を切ってサービスしてくれました。

    The hairdresser carefully cut my hair and provided excellent service.

    Quick facts

    nuance:While 'service' can mean customer service, 'サービスする' often carries the nuance of 'giving a discount' or 'giving something extra for free' in a commercial context, rather than just performing a task. For example, a shop might 'サービスする' by reducing the price or adding a small gift.
    etymology:'サービス' is a loanword from English 'service'. When combined with 'する', it forms a verb.

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    Example

    今日は特別にコーヒーをサービスします。

    Today, we'll offer coffee as a special service (for free/discounted).

    このお店はいつもたくさんサービスしてくれるので好きです。

    I like this shop because they always give a lot of extra things/discounts.

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