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

    サービスを使う

    to use a service

    サービスをする

    to provide services

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.