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(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()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)
(あめ)で、おまけに(かぜ)(つよ)い。
It's raining, and on top of that, the wind is strong too.
電車(でんしゃ)()(おく)れた。おまけに財布(さいふ)(わす)れた。
I missed the train. And to make matters worse, I forgot my wallet.
(ねつ)があって、おまけに(せき)()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()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(けいひん) (prize, giveaway)
  • 特典(とくてん) (privilege, bonus)
  • サービス (service - can mean free extra)

ETYMOLOGY:
From 御負け(おまけ), literally 'giving a discount' or 'reducing the price.'