乗車券|じょうしゃけんjoushaken
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Definitions
- nounticket (for bus, train, etc.); passenger ticket
- nounbasic fare ticket (not valid on limited express trains without a supplemental express ticket)
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym切符きっぷNeutralThe everyday general word for tickets of all kinds, also used figuratively for a qualification; 「乗車券」 is the formal rail and bus term for the basic fare ticket.
- Related寝台券しんだいけんNeutralA separate ticket you must buy to use a sleeper; 「乗車券」 is the basic fare ticket, so riding a sleeper means buying this in addition.
- Related指定券していけんNeutralA ticket for an assigned seat, bought for an extra fee; 「乗車券」 is the basic fare ticket and does not include a reserved seat.
Everyday speech uses 「切符」; the formal term for the basic fare ticket is 「乗車券」. A reserved seat requires a 「指定券」 or a ticket including the seat charge, and a sleeper requires a 「寝台券」.
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