Japanese word

先着

Pronunciation

Romajisenchaku

Meaning

  • nounfirst to arrive

Example

先着の方から席を選べます。sen chaku no hō ka ra seki o era be ma su

The first people to arrive can choose their seats.

Illustration for 先着 (first to arrive)

More examples

イベントでは先着順で記念品をお渡しします。i be n to de wa sen chaku jun de ki nen hin o o wata shi shi ma su

At the event, souvenirs will be given out in order of arrival.

Core concept

Marks priority based on arriving before others, so earlier arrivals receive access or choices first.

Common phrases

  • 先着順sen chaku jun

    by order of arrival

  • 先着特典sen chaku toku ten

    early-bird bonus

Similar words

先着順senchakujun: An arrangement in which access or choices are given according to arrival order.
早い者勝ちhayaimonokachi: A situation in which those who act first obtain the limited items or opportunities.

Definition in Japanese

他の人より先に到着すること。また、その人。hoka no hito yo ri saki ni tō chaku su ru ko to ma ta so no hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 先着 (senchaku) combines 先 (sen, "ahead") and 着 (chaku, "arrive"), giving the sense of arriving ahead of others.

Usage tips

  • In notices about limited seats, goods, or places, 先着 (senchaku) often signals that availability depends on arrival order.

Related words

  • 先着者senchakushafirst arrivernoun

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