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端数をまけてやる

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

casual to neutral, slightly condescending or showing favor depending on context

How it works

This phrase combines '端数' (hassū, odd amount/fraction) with the particle 'を', 'まける' (makeru, to reduce/discount), and the auxiliary verb 'やる' (yaru, to give/do for someone of lower status or as a favor). The 'てやる' form indicates that the action is done by the speaker for the benefit of the listener or a third party, often implying a sense of condescension or a generous act.

Sample sentences

じゃあ、特別に端数をまけてやるよ。

Alright, I'll specially round down the odd amount for you.

1000円札しかないのか。仕方ない、端数をまけてやるか。

You only have a 1000 yen bill? Fine, I guess I'll round down the odd amount.

お客さんが常連だから、今回だけ端数をまけてやることにした。

Since the customer is a regular, I decided to round down the odd amount just for this time.

Quick facts

nuance:It specifically refers to discounting the 'odd' or fractional part of an amount, not necessarily a large percentage discount. It implies rounding down to a round number.

politeness:The 'てやる' construction makes this phrase sound less polite than '～てあげる' or '～て差し上げる'. It can imply the speaker is doing a favor for someone of equal or lower status, or even an animal/plant. Using it with a superior would be highly impolite.

Often used with

ちょっとまけてくれる？ (Chotto makete kureru? - Could you give me a little discount?)

値引きする (nebiki suru - to reduce the price)

おまけする (omake suru - to give a bonus/extra item)

端数切り捨て (hassū kirisute - rounding down a fraction)

負けてください (makete kudasai - Please give me a discount.)

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Example

じゃあ、特別に端数をまけてやるよ。

Alright, I'll specially round down the odd amount for you.

1000円札しかないのか。仕方ない、端数をまけてやるか。

You only have a 1000 yen bill? Fine, I guess I'll round down the odd amount.