Meaning

Primary

Passenger Ticket

Alternative

Ticket

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you want to ride in a car, the ticket you'll need is a passenger ticket, not just any old ticket.

This is generally a ticket for public transportation, so think of the "car" here as a train car.

Reading

じょうしゃけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

バスの乗車券はどこで買える?

Where can I buy a bus ticket?

割引乗車券はありますか。

Do you offer discount tickets?

電車の乗車券を内ポケットに入れたはずなのに、見当たらないの。

I was sure I put my train ticket in my inside pocket, but I can't find it.

Kanji Composition