エクストラ
ekusutora
The English word 'extra' can be translated into Japanese as エクストラ (ekusutora).
エクストラ is a loanword used to mean 'extra' or 'additional'. It is typically used in modern, stylistic contexts such as marketing, gaming or music.
Meaning: beyond what is due, usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
エクストラ is a loanword used for stylistic effect, whereas the standard Japanese adjective 余分な is used to describe something that is surplus or unnecessary, such as extra food or extra weight.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
ekusutora
Did you know?
- In the Japanese film and TV industry, an 'extra' or background actor is called an エキストラ (ekisutora). This is a distinct loanword from English that is used specifically for people in a crowd scene.
- While エクストラ sounds modern, Japanese speakers often use the word おまけ to mean an 'extra' gift or bonus item. This term is used much more frequently in daily shopping than any loanword.
- In gaming and anime, エクストラ often appears in the names of special abilities or 'extra' stages. This usage treats the word as a marker of something 'super' or 'premium' rather than just 'additional'.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are at a hotel reception desk.
- 美咲 Misakiお部屋にエクストラベッドを追加しますか？o-heya ni ekusutora beddo o tsuika shimasu ka?Would you like to add an extra bed to the room?
- 健太 Kentaはい、お願いします。hai, onegaishimasu.Yes, please.
- 美咲 Misaki承知いたしました。追加料金になります。shōchi itashimashita. tsuika ryōkin ni narimasu.Understood. There will be an additional fee.
- 健太 Kenta大丈夫です。ありがとうございます。daijōbu desu. arigatō gozaimasu.That is fine. Thank you.
