特典|とくてんtokuten[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounprivilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk; amenity
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym特権とっけんNeutralA special right held only by people of a certain status; stronger in tone than 「特典」, which is an incidental perk or freebie.
- Synonym特恵とっけいWrittenWritten/formal word for preferential treatment, seen mostly in trade terms like 「特恵関税」; 「特典」 is the bonuses and freebies shops or memberships offer.
- Synonym役得やくとくNeutralPerks gained through one's position, with a slightly wry nuance; 「特典」 is special treatment formally granted.
- Related恩恵おんけいNeutralBlessings or benefits one receives, as in 「自然の恩恵」; 「特典」 is a special treatment deliberately offered.
- RelatedベネフィットNeutralLoanword meaning benefit, common in marketing and employee-benefit contexts; 「特典」 is a concrete bonus or freebie.
- RelatedメリットNeutralAn advantage or good point, the opposite of a drawback; 「特典」 is an extra treat or bonus deliberately added.
- Related利益りえきNeutralProfit, gains, or benefits in general; 「特典」 is a special favor or bonus given.
- Related恩おんNeutralKindness received from another that implies a debt to repay; 「特典」 is a special favor with no sense of obligation attached.
- Related利得りとくWrittenWritten word for gains or profits, used mostly in law and economics, also circuit gain; 「特典」 is a bonus or preferential treatment.
- Antonym不利ふりNeutralBeing at a disadvantage or likely to lose out; the opposite of the benefit a 「特典」 brings.
Use 「特典」 for perks and bonuses that come with a purchase or membership. For special rights tied to one's status, say 「特権」; for advantages in general, 「メリット」 or 「利益」.
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