おまけ
おまけ
noun
bonus; freebie; extra
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.
子供におまけをつけてくれた。
They gave the child a bonus item.
このお菓子にはシールのおまけが付いている。
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)
雨で、おまけに風も強い。
It's raining, and on top of that, the wind is strong too.
電車に乗り遅れた。おまけに財布も忘れた。
I missed the train. And to make matters worse, I forgot my wallet.
熱があって、おまけに咳も止まらない。
I have a fever, and on top of that, I can't stop coughing.
SENSE 1 - BONUS:
- おまけをつける (to add a bonus)
- おまけをもらう (to receive a freebie)
- おまけ付き (comes with bonus)
SENSE 2 - IN ADDITION:
- おまけに〜 (and on top of that...)
- Often introduces additional negative information
RELATED WORDS:
- 景品 (prize, giveaway)
- 特典 (privilege, bonus)
- サービス (service - can mean free extra)
ETYMOLOGY:
From 御負け, literally 'giving a discount' or 'reducing the price.'