Meaning

Primary

Service

Alternatives

Freebie, Giving A Freebie

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

This is the equivalent of the English word service. By extension, it's often used to mean a freebie. Though it's generally used as a standard noun, it can also be a verbal noun used with する. In this case, it means giving a freebie.

Pronunciation

サービス
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • サービスを受ける

    to receive a service

    サービスをする

    to provide services

    サービスを使う

    to use a service

Context Sentences

あのレストランのサービス、ビミョーじゃない?

The service at that restaurant isn't great, is it?

サービスです。

It's on the house.

えー、ただのリップサービスじゃない?

Eh, it's just lip service, isn't it?

クリームパン買ったら、パンの耳、サービスしてくれた。

When I bought cream buns, they gave me bread crusts for free.