also: ビフォーサービス
noun
before-sale service; pre-purchase advice
Wasei-eigo term for the service or advice given to a potential customer before a sale is made, such as product explanations or consultations.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from before service
この店では、購入前にビフォアサービスとして専門スタッフが詳しく説明してくれる。
At this store, as a before-sale service, expert staff will give you a detailed explanation before you buy.
Variant with long vowel marker.
Variant with interpunct.
Variant with long vowel marker and interpunct.
Refers to after-sales service, such as maintenance or support after purchase, while ビフォアサービス is the pre-purchase advice and service.
Wasei-eigo derived from English 'before service', referring to pre-sale customer service.