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“commuter pass” in Japanese

Japanese

Also定期券 (teikiken)

Pronunciation

Romajiteiki

Example

駅で定期を更新します。eki de tei ki o kō shin shi ma su

I renew my commuter pass at the station.

Illustration for 定期 (commuter pass)

How to say “commuter pass” in Japanese

“Commuter pass” in Japanese is 定期 (teiki).

Describes a travel pass whose route and period of validity are set in advance.

Full entry for 定期: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 定期

毎朝、改札で定期を見せます。mai asa kai satsu de tei ki o mi se ma su

I show my commuter pass at the ticket gate every morning.

Tips for using 定期

  • A 定期 (teiki) can be renewed at a station before its validity ends, making it a common topic in daily travel conversations.

Other Japanese words for “commuter pass”

駅で定期券を買います。eki de tei ki ken o ka i ma su

I buy a commuter pass at the station.

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