Japanese word

切符

Pronunciation

Romajikippu

Meaning

  • nounticket

Example

切符はどこで買えますか？kippu wa do ko de ka e ma su ka

Where can I buy a ticket?

Illustration for 切符 (ticket)

More examples

駅で切符を買います。eki de kippu o ka i ma su

I buy a ticket at the station.

駅員に切符を見せます。eki in ni kippu o mi se ma su

I show my ticket to the station staff.

Core concept

Provides proof that a person has paid for a specific trip or has permission to enter a particular place.

Common phrases

  • 切符を買うkippu o ka u

    buy a ticket

  • 切符を見せるkippu o mi se ru

    show a ticket

  • 切符売り場kippu u ri ba

    ticket counter

Similar words

チケットchiketto: A general word for a pass used to travel or enter a particular place.
券ken: A formal term for a pass that shows payment or permission for a specific use.

Definition in Japanese

乗車や入場のために料金を支払ったことを示す紙や電子情報。jō sha ya nyū jō no ta me ni ryō kin o shi hara tta ko to o shime su kami ya den shi jō hō

Word origin

切符 (kippu, "ticket") is formed from 切 (setsu, "cut") and 符 (fu, "token or written proof"); the compound refers to a token or document issued as proof and later to tickets for travel or admission.

Usage tips

  • Paper 切符 (kippu) are still familiar in Japan, although many train passengers now use rechargeable IC cards instead.

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