(よやく)(とくてん)

よやくとくてん
noun
pre-order bonus; reservation perk
1. pre-order bonus; reservation perk; booking privilege
A special bonus item or benefit given to customers who reserve or pre-order a product. Common in the gaming, entertainment, and retail industries.
予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)としてポスターがもらえる。
You can get a poster as a pre-order bonus.
予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)目当(めあ)てに(はや)めに注文(ちゅうもん)した。
I ordered early because I wanted the pre-order bonus.
店舗(てんぽ)ごとに予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)(こと)なるので、どこで()うか(まよ)っている。
The pre-order bonuses differ by store, so I'm having trouble deciding where to buy.

USAGE:
Very common in gaming, anime, and entertainment retail. Different stores often offer different 予約(よやく)特典(とくてん) for the same product, which is a deliberate marketing strategy. Can include physical items (figures, art books), digital content (bonus stages, skins), or early access.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)がつく (a pre-order bonus is included)
  • 予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)()き (with pre-order bonus)
  • 店舗(てんぽ)(べつ)予約(よやく)特典(とくてん) (store-specific pre-order bonus)
  • 予約(よやく)特典(とくてん)内容(ないよう) (contents of the pre-order bonus)