1.
first-time only (offer or discount)
A special offer, price, or bonus available only to first-time customers or purchasers.
初回限定価格で申し込んだ。
I signed up at the first-time only price.
初回限定のお客様は送料無料です。
First-time customers get free shipping.
初回限定キャンペーンを利用した。
I took advantage of the first-time only campaign.
2.
first-edition limited; limited first pressing
A special version of a product (like CDs, DVDs, or games) released in limited quantities with the initial batch, often including bonus content.
初回限定盤を予約した。
I pre-ordered the limited first pressing.
初回限定盤には特典DVDが付く。
The limited first edition comes with a bonus DVD.
初回限定盤はもう売り切れた。
The limited first edition is already sold out.
初回限定 has two main uses: marketing offers for new customers and special first-run editions of entertainment products.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 初回限定価格 (first-time only price)
- 初回限定盤 (limited first pressing/edition)
- 初回限定特典 (first-edition bonus)
RELATED TERMS:
- 通常盤: regular edition
- 数量限定: limited quantity
- 期間限定: limited time