景品(けいひん)

Forms

景(けい) (scene, appearance) + 品(ひん) (item) → gift item (originally items displayed for show)

TYPES OF 景品(けいひん):

• 抽選(ちゅうせん)景品(けいひん) (lottery prize)
• 購入(こうにゅう)特典(とくてん) (purchase bonus)
• ノベルティ (novelty/promotional item)
• おまけ (freebie/bonus - more casual)

Common collocations

• 景品(けいひん)が当(あ)たる (to win a prize)
• 景品(けいひん)を配(くば)る (to distribute promotional gifts)
• 景品(けいひん)付(つ)き (with a free gift)

Legal context

In Japan, there are regulations called 景品(けいひん)表示法(ひょうじほう) (Premium Labeling Law) that limit the value of promotional gifts to prevent unfair competition.

Related words

• おまけ (bonus item - more casual)
• 賞品(しょうひん) (prize - for competitions)
• 特典(とくてん) (special benefit/bonus)