(とく)

おとく
noun, na-adjective
good deal; bargain; economical
1. good deal; bargain; economical
Something that offers good value for money, or the state of getting more than expected for what you pay.
このセットはお(とく)だ。
This set is a good deal.
まとめて()うとお(とく)になる。
It becomes more economical if you buy in bulk.
(とく)情報(じょうほう)(おし)えてもらった。
I was told about a good deal.

ETYMOLOGY:
お (polite prefix) + (とく) (profit, benefit) - polite form of (とく).

USAGE:

Very common in:

  • Advertising and promotions
  • Shopping contexts
  • Discussing value/prices

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • (とく)情報(じょうほう) - bargain information
  • (とく)(かん) - feeling of getting a good deal
  • (とく)価格(かかく) - bargain price
  • (とく)セット - value set

COLLOCATIONS:

  • (とく)()う - to buy at a good price
  • (とく)商品(しょうひん) - bargain product