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bonus, perk, special benefit
A special benefit, bonus item, or privilege given to customers, members, or participants. Commonly used in marketing for promotional extras included with purchases or memberships.
会員限定の特典がある。
There are member-exclusive perks.
予約購入すると特典がつく。
You get a bonus item if you pre-order.
このクレジットカードには空港ラウンジが使える特典がついている。
This credit card comes with the perk of access to airport lounges.
USAGE:
Very common in consumer and marketing contexts. Used for promotional extras (DVDs with bonus content, pre-order gifts), membership benefits, and credit card rewards. Not to be confused with the homophone 得点 (score, points in a game).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 特典つき: with bonus/perks included
- 会員特典: membership benefits
- 初回特典: first-edition bonus
- 購入特典: purchase bonus
- 限定特典: exclusive bonus