Japanese word

チケット

Pronunciation

Romajichiketto

Meaning

  • nounticket

Example

映画のチケットを買います。ei ga no chi ke tto o ka i ma su

I buy a movie ticket.

Illustration for チケット (ticket)

More examples

入場する前に、係員にチケットを見せます。nyū jō su ru mae ni kakari in ni chi ke tto o mi se ma su

Before entering, I show my ticket to a staff member.

Core concept

Shows that its holder has permission to enter, travel, or use a particular service.

Common phrases

  • チケットを買うchi ke tto o ka u

    buy a ticket

  • チケットを予約するchi ke tto o yo yaku su ru

    reserve a ticket

  • チケットを見せるchi ke tto o mi se ru

    show a ticket

Similar words

券ken: A document or digital item that grants access to a service, place, or activity.
入場券nyūjōken: A ticket that gives permission to enter a place or event.
切符kippu: A ticket used mainly for a train, bus, or other form of transport.

Definition in Japanese

料金を支払ったことや利用する資格を証明する、紙や電子形式の券。ryō kin o shi hara tta ko to ya ri yō su ru shi kaku o shō mei su ru kami ya den shi kei shiki no ken

Word origin

チケット (chiketto) is borrowed from English ticket, a word that came through French and originally referred to a note or label.

Usage tips

  • The compound 電子チケット (denshi chiketto) means a digital ticket that is shown on a phone instead of printed on paper.

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