()(どく)

おかいどく
noun, na-adjective
good bargain, good deal
1. good bargain, good deal
An item or offer that provides good value for the price.
これはお()(どく)だ。
This is a good deal.
()(どく)(ひん)(さが)す。
To look for bargains.
(みっ)()うと(ひと)無料(むりょう)でお()(どく)です。
Buy three get one free is a good deal.

()(どく) describes something that offers good value for the money. The お prefix adds politeness and appeal. Can function as both a noun and a na-adjective.

FORMS:

  • ()(どく)商品(しょうひん): a bargain product (na-adjective)
  • ()(どく)だ / お()(どく)です: is a good deal

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ()(どく)(ひん): bargain item
  • ()(どく)価格(かかく): bargain price
  • ()(どく)セット: value set/combo
  • ()(どく)情報(じょうほう): deals/bargain info

REGISTER:
Frequently used in advertising, store signs, and online shopping. The polite お makes it sound inviting to customers.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 割引(わりびき): discount (specific price reduction)
  • セール: sale (event)
  • 特売(とくばい): special sale (often in supermarkets)
  • 格安(かくやす): extremely cheap