Japanese Conversation · Level 10
90 words
Japanese word
クーポン
Pronunciation
Romajikūpon
Meaning
- nouncoupon
Example
レジでクーポンを見せます。re ji de kū po n o mi se ma su
I show the coupon at the register.
More examples
このクーポンは飲み物には使えません。ko no kū po n wa no mi mono ni wa tsuka e ma se n
This coupon cannot be used for drinks.
Core concept
A クーポン (kūpon) grants a defined saving or benefit when a person presents or applies it to an eligible purchase.
Common phrases
クーポンを使うkū po n o tsuka u
use a coupon
クーポンを提示するkū po n o tei ji su ru
present a coupon
クーポンを発行するkū po n o hak kō su ru
issue a coupon
Similar words
割引券waribikiken: A ticket that reduces the cost of a qualifying product or service.
優待券yūtaiken: A ticket that grants a holder a special price or other benefit.
Definition in Japanese
購入する商品や利用するサービスについて、割引や特典を受ける資格を示す券または電子情報。kō nyū su ru shō hin ya ri yō su ru sā bi su ni tsu i te waribiki ya toku ten o u ke ru shi kaku o shime su ken ma ta wa den shi jō hō
Word origin
クーポン (kūpon, "coupon") is a Japanese borrowing of English coupon, which comes from French coupon, "a piece cut off," related to couper, "to cut."
Usage tips
- In finance, English coupon can mean the interest payment on a bond, whereas Japanese クーポン (kūpon) in a shop usually means a discount or promotional offer.
Other meanings
- vouchernoun