先行予約

• Reading: せんこうよやく
• Romaji: senkou yoyaku
• Kanji breakdown: 先 (sen) — ahead; 行 (kou) — go; 予 (yo) — beforehand; 約 (yaku) — promise, book
• Pronunciation: /seɴ.koː.jo.ja.kɯ/

Meaning

Advance reservation; pre-booking. Reserving something before general availability.

A compound noun combining 先行 (advance/preceding) and 予約 (reservation/booking). Similar to 先行販売 but specifically for reservations rather than purchases. Used for hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, event registrations, and product pre-orders. Often offered as a perk for members or loyal customers.

Examples

1. ホテルの先行予約が来月から受付開始になる。 Advance hotel reservations will start being accepted next month.
2. 先行予約をした人には特典が付く。 People who make advance reservations receive special perks.
3. 人気レストランの先行予約はすぐに埋まってしまう。 Advance reservations at popular restaurants fill up instantly.

Usage Guide

Context: hospitality, events, retail

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A modern compound of 先行 (senkou, preceding) + 予約 (yoyaku, reservation). Formed to describe the practice of advance booking, paralleling 先行販売 in structure.

Cultural Context

Era: Contemporary

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal