招 待 券(しょうたいけん)

しょうたいけん

noun

complimentary ticket; invitation ticket

1. complimentary ticket; invitation ticket; free pass

A ticket given free of charge, typically for events, exhibitions, movies, or shows. Often distributed for promotional purposes or to invited guests.

映画(えいが)の招待券(しょうたいけん)をもらった。

I received a complimentary movie ticket.

I have two complimentary tickets to the art museum.

懸賞(けんしょう)に当(あ)たって、テーマパークの招待券(しょうたいけん)をもらったので、家族(かぞく)で行(い)くことにした。

I won a prize and got complimentary theme park tickets, so we decided to go as a family.

A free ticket given as an invitation or promotional giveaway. Composed of 招待(しょうたい) (invitation) + 券(けん) (ticket/voucher).

無料券(むりょうけん): free ticket/coupon — general term for any free pass
優待券(ゆうたいけん): discount/preferential ticket — offered to shareholders or members at reduced prices
入場券(にゅうじょうけん): admission ticket — a paid ticket for entry
招待状(しょうたいじょう): invitation letter/card — a written invitation, not a ticket

In Japan, 招待券(しょうたいけん) are commonly given away through magazine sweepstakes, promotional campaigns, corporate events, or as perks at workplaces.

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