会員特典

• Reading: かいいんとくてん
• Romaji: kaiin tokuten
• Kanji breakdown: 会 (kai) — meeting, association; 員 (in) — member; 特 (toku) — special; 典 (ten) — ceremony, code
• Pronunciation: /ka.iːɴ.to.kɯ.teɴ/

Meaning

Member privilege; membership benefit; exclusive perk for members.

A compound noun combining 会員 (member) and 特典 (special benefit/privilege). Widely used in marketing, retail, and service industries to describe exclusive offers, discounts, or perks available only to registered members.

Examples

1. 会員特典としてポイントが二倍になります。 As a member benefit, you'll earn double points.
2. この映画館の会員特典は毎月一本無料で観られることだ。 The member benefit at this movie theater is being able to watch one movie for free each month.
3. 新しい会員特典が追加されたとメールが届いた。 I received an email saying new member benefits had been added.

Usage Guide

Context: marketing, retail, services

Tone: promotional

Origin & History

Compound of 会員 (member: 会 gathering + 員 member) + 特典 (privilege: 特 special + 典 ceremony/code). A modern commercial term.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal