私のおごり
watashi no ogori
The English phrase 'my treat' can be translated into Japanese as 私のおごり (watashi no ogori).
The phrase is used to say that you will pay the bill for someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase 私のおごり, the word おごり functions as a noun meaning 'a treat' or 'a feast'. This word comes from the verb おごる, which means to treat someone to a meal or to treat someone to something.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 私のおごり is relatively casual and is best used among friends or peers. For a polite way to say 'my treat', you can use おごります. If you are in a formal or business setting, or speaking to a superior, it is better to use 私がご馳走します. Among friends and family, you can also use the casual expressions おごるよ or ごちそうする.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no ogori
Did you know?
- The polite phrase ご馳走します contains the word 馳走, which originally meant 'running around' or 'hurrying' to gather the best ingredients for a guest.
- The verb おごる can also mean 'to be arrogant' or 'to be proud', which is a completely different meaning from treating someone to a meal.
- While 私のおごり is common among friends, Japanese culture often involves a 'payment battle' where people jokingly fight over who gets to pay the bill.
Examples in context
- 私のおごりだ。It's my treat.This sentence is useful for stating 'It's my treat' using 私のおごり.Tatoeba #164277 by bunbuku, translation #433758 by CK
- ディナーは私がおごります。I'll treat you to dinner.
- 昼ごはんは私がおごるよ。I'll treat you to lunch.
- カフェでコーヒーごちそうする。I'll treat you to coffee at the cafe.
- 今日は私のおごりだよ。Kyō wa watashi no ogori da yo.Today is my treat.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- 蓮 Renお会計は私のおごりだよ。Okaikei wa watashi no ogori dayo.The bill is my treat.
- 結衣 Yuiえっ、本当にいいの？E', hontou ni ii no?What, are you sure?
- 蓮 Renうん、たまには出させて。Un, tama ni wa dasasete.Yeah, let me pay for once.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、蓮くん！Arigatou, Ren-kun!Thank you, Ren!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
