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prize; giveaway; promotional gift; freebie
free items given as promotional gifts, lottery prizes, or bonus items with purchases
抽選で景品が当たった。
I won a prize in the lottery.
景品を目当てに買う人も多い。
Many people buy just to get the promotional gifts.
この商品には景品が付いてくる。
This product comes with a free gift.
FORMATION:
景 (scene, appearance) + 品 (item) → gift item (originally items displayed for show)
TYPES OF 景品:
- 抽選景品 (lottery prize)
- 購入特典 (purchase bonus)
- ノベルティ (novelty/promotional item)
- おまけ (freebie/bonus - more casual)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 景品が当たる (to win a prize)
- 景品を配る (to distribute promotional gifts)
- 景品付き (with a free gift)
LEGAL CONTEXT:
In Japan, there are regulations called 景品表示法 (Premium Labeling Law) that limit the value of promotional gifts to prevent unfair competition.
RELATED:
- おまけ (bonus item - more casual)
- 賞品 (prize - for competitions)
- 特典 (special benefit/bonus)