English–Japanese

“little extra” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōme

Example

今日はご飯が多めです。kyō wa go han ga ō me de su

There is a little extra rice today.

Illustration for 多め (little extra)

How to say “little extra” in Japanese

“Little extra” in Japanese is 多め (ōme).

Describes something provided in a quantity greater than the normal amount without necessarily implying excess.

Full entry for 多め: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 多め

この店では、麺を多めにしてもらえます。ko no mise de wa men o ō me ni shi te mo ra e ma su

At this restaurant, you can get extra noodles.

Tips for using 多め

  • The expression 多め (ōme) is common in casual restaurant requests, where it specifies that a particular part of a serving should be increased.

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