特典

• Reading: とくてん
• Romaji: tokuten
• Kanji breakdown: 特 (toku) — special, unique; 典 (ten) — code, ceremony, authority
• Pronunciation: /to.kɯ.teɴ/

Meaning

A privilege, perk, or special benefit offered as a bonus or incentive.

A noun referring to special benefits, bonuses, or privileges given under certain conditions. Extremely common in marketing and consumer contexts: 会員特典 (membership benefits), 初回特典 (first-purchase bonus), 早期予約特典 (early booking perks). In gaming and entertainment, 限定特典 (limited edition bonus) drives purchasing. Can also refer to formal privileges associated with a position or status.

Examples

1. このクレジットカードにはさまざまな特典がついている。 This credit card comes with a variety of perks.
2. DVD購入者には限定特典として特製ブックレットが付く。 DVD buyers receive a limited-edition booklet as a special bonus.
3. 早期予約の特典として割引が適用される。 A discount is applied as an early booking perk.

Usage Guide

Context: marketing, shopping, membership, entertainment

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 特 (toku, special) + 典 (ten, code/ceremony/authority). Originally 'special authoritative grant,' 典 carried the meaning of official bestowal. Now broadly used for any bonus or special benefit.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal