Translation guide
A raffle is a type of lottery where people buy numbered tickets and prizes are given to holders of tickets drawn at random. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with 抽選会 or 福引, depending on whether it's a general prize drawing or a store promotion. The verb forms 抽選する and くじ引きをする are also useful.
A formal or organized event where tickets are sold and winners are drawn randomly.
A lottery event or prize drawing, often used for formal raffles.
I won a TV at the raffle.
A raffle or lottery often held at stores or shopping streets, where you draw for prizes after making a purchase.
A drawing of lots; can refer to a raffle or any lottery-style selection.
The act of drawing lots or holding a lottery; often used as a noun or verb (抽選する).
The physical ticket or entry slip used in a raffle.
The action of organizing or conducting a raffle.
抽選会 is a general raffle or lottery event, often with tickets sold in advance. 福引 is specifically a lucky draw held at stores or shopping arcades, where you usually get a ticket after making a purchase and draw on the spot.
The English loanword ラッフル is rarely used and may not be understood. Use the native Japanese terms above.
商店街の福引で一等が当たった。
I won first prize in the shopping street raffle.
くじ引きで順番を決めましょう。
Let's decide the order by drawing lots.
当選者は抽選で決まります。
Winners will be decided by lottery.
You will receive one raffle ticket for each purchase.
Please draw a lot.
We held a raffle at the year-end party and gave out prizes.