おごり
ogori
The phrase "on me" in Japanese is expressed as おごり (ogori).
The phrase is used specifically when someone offers to pay the bill for others, typically in settings such as restaurants, cafes or bars.
What does it mean word for word?
It literally means "a treat" or "treating."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using おごり (ogori) without honorifics is a casual and common way to speak among friends.
How do you pronounce it?
ogori
Did you know?
- If someone offers an おごり (ogori), it is polite to initially decline or show hesitation before accepting, as immediately agreeing can seem greedy.
- While おごり (ogori) refers to the act of paying, the word ごちそう (gochisou) originally described the 'running around' and effort required to prepare a feast for guests.
- While おごり (ogori) means 'my treat', there is a specific social ritual called おごり合い (ogoriai) where friends take turns paying for the entire group over several outings to maintain social balance.
Examples in context
- 私のおごりだ。It is on me.Tatoeba #164277 by bunbuku, translation #42104 by CM
- 僕のおごりですよ。It's on me.Tatoeba #82271 by bunbuku, translation #250231 by CK
- コーヒーは僕のおごりね。The coffee is on me.Tatoeba #10680388 by small_snow, translation #7645320 by Ricardo14
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are at a restaurant after a long day.
- 美咲 Misaki今日は私のおごりでいいよ。Kyō wa watashi no ogori de ii yo.Today is on me.
- 大翔 Hirotoえっ、本当にいいの？E', hontō ni ii no?Eh, are you sure?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、気にしないで。Un, kinishinaide.Yeah, don't worry about it.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、美咲！Arigatō, Misaki!Thanks, Misaki!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
