Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of an advance sale is expressed through specific terms depending on the context, such as tickets, reservations, or general pre-sales. The most common and versatile term is 前売り (maeuri), but other expressions are used for bookings, limited-time offers, or formal business contexts.
To refer to the sale of tickets or admission before the event date, often at a discount.
The standard term for advance ticket sales. Often used for concerts, movies, and events. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to sell in advance'.
コンサートの前売り券を買いました。
I bought an advance ticket for the concert.
前売りは明日までです。
Advance sales end tomorrow.
Literally 'advance sale', often used for limited pre-sales or early access sales, such as fan club pre-sales or early bird offers.
ファンクラブ会員限定の先行販売があります。
There is an advance sale exclusive to fan club members.
Refers to pre-order sales, often for products that haven't been released yet. Common in retail and e-commerce.
新作ゲームの予約販売が始まりました。
Pre-orders for the new game have started.
To express making a reservation or booking in advance, such as for hotels, restaurants, or services.
Means 'advance reservation'. Used broadly for bookings that require planning ahead. Can be used as a noun or with する.
レストランは事前予約が必要です。
The restaurant requires advance reservations.
A more conversational way to say 'to book in advance'. 前もって means 'beforehand' or 'in advance'.
前もって予約したほうがいいですよ。
You should book in advance.
To talk about buying something before it is officially available or before a certain time.
Refers to an early release or advance sale of products, often limited to certain customers or regions.
このスマホは一部店舗で先行発売されます。
This smartphone will be available in advance at select stores.
Means 'pre-order purchase'. Used when you reserve an item and pay for it before release.
限定版を予約購入しました。
I pre-ordered the limited edition.
前売り is the everyday term for advance ticket sales, while 先行販売 is more formal and often implies a limited or exclusive pre-sale period. Use 前売り for most situations.
前売り券はコンビニで買えます。
Advance tickets can be bought at convenience stores.
先行販売は抽選になります。
The advance sale will be by lottery.
The English phrase 'advance sale' can be translated in many ways depending on context. Avoid using アドバンスセール, which is not natural Japanese. Instead, choose the appropriate term based on whether you mean tickets, reservations, or product pre-orders.
前売り券はありますか？
Are there any advance sale tickets?
事前予約をおすすめします。
We recommend advance booking.