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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.
予約特典としてポスターがもらえる。
You can get a poster as a pre-order bonus.
予約特典目当てに早めに注文した。
I ordered early because I wanted the pre-order bonus.
店舗ごとに予約特典が異なるので、どこで買うか迷っている。
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 予約特典 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:
- 予約特典がつく (a pre-order bonus is included)
- 予約特典付き (with pre-order bonus)
- 店舗別予約特典 (store-specific pre-order bonus)
- 予約特典の内容 (contents of the pre-order bonus)