Japanese word

免許証

Pronunciation

Romajimenkyoshō

Meaning

  • noundriver's license

Example

免許証を見せてください。men kyo shō o mi se te ku da sa i

Please show me your driver's license.

Illustration for 免許証 (driver's license)

More examples

免許証を家に忘れてしまいました。men kyo shō o ie ni wasu re te shi ma i ma shi ta

I accidentally left my driver's license at home.

Core concept

Represents the official record linking a person to legal permission to drive.

Common phrases

  • 免許証を見せるmen kyo shō o mi se ru

    show a driver's license

  • 免許証を持ち歩くmen kyo shō o mo chi aru ku

    carry a driver's license

  • 免許証を更新するmen kyo shō o kō shin su ru

    renew a driver's license

  • 免許証を提示するmen kyo shō o tei ji su ru

    present a driver's license

Definition in Japanese

自動車などを運転するための免許を受けたことを証明する公的な証書。ji dō sha na do o un ten su ru ta me no men kyo o u ke ta ko to o shō mei su ru kō teki na shō sho

Word origin

The compound 免許証 (menkyoshō) combines 免 (men, "release") and 許 (kyo, "permit") in 免許 (menkyo, "license") with 証 (shō, "proof"), forming a document that proves the license.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese term 免許証 (menkyoshō) normally points to the physical driver's license, including the card used for identification and traffic checks.

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