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Useful Japanese words when you apply
Useful Japanese words when you "apply（申し込み）"
When you are applying for an event or giveaway, here are a few words that you may find useful.
The “募集” is a call for people to sign up for an event or giveaway.
The “期間” is the period from the beginning to the end of the call (募集).
The “募集期間中” is the period during which one may apply.
There are various other Japanese words related to an application (申し込み).
先着順
The earliest applicanxts will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. This system is called "先着順". Conditions are the same by phone, by email, and via the Internet.
For example, "「先着20名」" means that once the number of applicants reaches 20, no more applications will be accepted. After that, you cannot apply even during the application period.
抽選
申し込み（application） shall be made during the application period. When the application period is closed, and the number of applicants is larger than the number of openings, the program will be done by "抽選". "抽選" is the selection of people who can participate in an event or obtain a prize. There are many ways to select the winners. For example, if the number of desired applicants is 20, and there are 30 applicants, there are 10 more applicants than needed. So, 抽選 (a draw) will be held.
予約優先
People with reservations（予約） will be given first priority（優先）. This system is called "予約優先".
Those who do not have a reservation will be processed after those who do. It is best to make reservations when you can.