おまけ

おまけ
noun
bonus; freebie; extra
informalshopping
1. bonus; freebie; extra; something thrown in
something given for free in addition to a purchase or as a bonus
おまけをもらった。
I got a freebie.
子供(こども)におまけをつけてくれた。
They gave the child a bonus item.
このお菓子(かし)にはシールのおまけが付(つ)いている。
This snack comes with a sticker as a bonus.
2. in addition; on top of that
used to add information, often negative (おまけに)
雨(あめ)で、おまけに風(かぜ)も強(つよ)い。
It's raining, and on top of that, the wind is strong too.
電車(でんしゃ)に乗(の)り遅(おく)れた。おまけに財布(さいふ)も忘(わす)れた。
I missed the train. And to make matters worse, I forgot my wallet.
熱(ねつ)があって、おまけに咳(せき)も止(と)まらない。
I have a fever, and on top of that, I can't stop coughing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sense 1, bonus):

COMMON PATTERNS (sense 2):

  • おまけに〜 (and on top of that...)
  • Often introduces additional negative information

Related words

Etymology

From 御(お)負(ま)け, literally 'giving a discount' or 'reducing the price.'

Related Words

Related: 景品(けいひん) (prize, giveaway)
Related: 特典(とくてん) (privilege, bonus)
Related: サービス (service)
Compare: 添(そ)え物(もの) (garnish)
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Added 2026.1.25 16:33 · Revised 2026.10.12 23:08
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