Japanese word

景品

Pronunciation

Romajikeihin

Meaning

  • nounprize

Example

このゲームでは、勝つと景品がもらえます。ko no gē mu de wa ka tsu to kei hin ga mo ra e ma su

In this game, you can get a prize if you win.

Illustration for 景品 (prize)

More examples

イベントの最後に景品を配ります。i be n to no sai go ni kei hin o kuba ri ma su

We hand out prizes at the end of the event.

Core concept

Describes a tangible item given when someone wins, takes part in an event, or meets a purchase condition.

Common phrases

  • 景品をもらうkei hin o mo ra u

    receive a prize

  • 景品が当たるkei hin ga a ta ru

    win a prize

  • 景品を配るkei hin o kuba ru

    hand out prizes

  • 景品を選ぶkei hin o era bu

    choose a prize

Similar words

賞品shōhin: A physical item given to the winner of a contest or competition.
粗品soshina: A small gift provided to customers or event participants as a courtesy.
おまけomake: An extra item included with a purchase at no additional cost.

Definition in Japanese

条件を満たした人に、競技やくじ、販売促進などで与える品物。jō ken o mi ta shi ta hito ni kyō gi ya ku ji han bai soku shin na do de ata e ru shina mono

Word origin

景品 (keihin) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 景 (kei, "scene" or "circumstance") and 品 (hin, "item"), forming a term for an item added to an event or sale.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese promotions, 景品 (keihin) can be a free item given for buying something, while English prize usually suggests that the item is won.

Other meanings

  • freebienoun

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