Japanese word

追加

Pronunciation

Romajitsuika

Meaning

  • nounextra

Example

飲み物の追加をお願いします。no mi mono no tsui ka o o nega i shi ma su

I'd like an extra drink.

Illustration for 追加 (extra)

More examples

料理の追加は、店員にお伝えください。ryō ri no tsui ka wa ten in ni o tsuta e ku da sa i

Please tell the server if you would like to add another dish.

Core concept

Presents an added amount or item that goes beyond the original amount or set.

Common phrases

  • 追加注文tsui ka chū mon

    additional order

  • 追加料金tsui ka ryō kin

    extra charge

  • 追加情報tsui ka jō hō

    additional information

Similar words

追加注文tsuikachūmon: A further order made in addition to an earlier order.
おかわりokawari: A second serving of the same food or drink.

Definition in Japanese

もとの数量や内容に、あとから加えること。また、あとから加えたもの。mo to no sū ryō ya nai yō ni a to ka ra kuwa e ru ko to ma ta a to ka ra kuwa e ta mo no

Word origin

The noun 追加 (tsuika) combines 追 (tsui, "follow") with 加 (ka, "add"), so its form reflects adding something after an existing item.

Usage tips

  • 追加注文 (tsuika chūmon) is an additional order in restaurant talk, whereas おかわり (okawari) usually refers to a refill or another serving of the same food or drink.

Opposites

Related words

  • 追加するtsuikasuruaddverb

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