How to say "coupon" in Japanese

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  • 券けんJLPT N3approx.Common
    noun, noun (suffix)The general word for a ticket or certificate; 'coupon' is only one of its senses, so it fits coupon-like slips rather than the discount voucher specifically — for that, クーポン is the usual choice.
    この券けんは2週間しゅうかん有効ゆうこうです。↗
    This ticket is good for two weeks.
  • nounThe loanword for the discount sense: a coupon or voucher giving a price reduction or free item, in stores or online. When 'coupon' means a promotional discount, this is the word you want.
  • 引換券ひきかえけんCommon
    nounA slip you hand over in exchange for goods — an exchange ticket or claim tag. It covers 'coupon' only in this redemption sense, not the everyday discount coupon; for that use クーポン.

Choose 「クーポン」 for discount or promotional coupons, 引換券 for a slip exchanged to claim goods, and 券 for tickets and certificates generally, with 'coupon' only one of its senses.

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