Translation and Meaning of: 券 - ken
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 券 (ken) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ken
Kana: けん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: ticket; coupon; title; certificate
Meaning in English: ticket;coupon;bond;certificate
Definition: A certificate to pay or receive money.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (券) ken
券 (けん) is a Japanese word that means "ticket" or "coupon". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "ken" and referred to a certificate or official document issued by the government. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include tickets and coupons issued by companies and organizations. The word is composed of the characters 刀 (blade) and 儿 (person), which together represent the idea of a certificate or official document.How to Write in Japanese - (券) ken
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Synonyms and Similar - (券) ken
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
チケット; 券票; チケ; チケッツ
Words containing: 券
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: りょけん
Romaji: ryoken
Translation / Meaning:
Passport
Kana: ていきけん
Romaji: teikiken
Translation / Meaning:
passenger; season ticket
Kana: かいすうけん
Romaji: kaisuuken
Translation / Meaning:
ticket book
Words with the same pronunciation: けん ken
Example Sentences - (券) ken
Below are some example sentences:
私は旅券を持っています。
Watashi wa ryokan o motte imasu
I have a passport.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 旅券 (ryokken) - The word "passaporte" is untranslatable as it seems to be a code or typo.
- を (wo) - Direct object marker indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case "passport"
- 持っています (motteimasu) - verb that means "to have" or "to possess" in the present
有料の入場券を買ってください。
Yuuryou no nyuujooken wo katte kudasai
Please buy a paid ticket to enter.
Please buy a paid admission ticket.
- 有料 - means "paid" or "with fee".
- の - particle of possession or connection.
- 入場券 - means "entrance ticket".
- を - direct object particle.
- 買ってください - means "please buy".
入場券を持っているか？
Nyūjōken o motte iru ka?
Do you have the entrance ticket?
Do you have an admission ticket?
- 入場券 - entrance ticket
- を - object particle
- 持っている - have, possess
- か - interrogative particle
私は定期券を持っています。
Watashi wa teikiken wo motteimasu
I have a monthly pass.
I have a traveler pass.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- 定期券 (teikiken) - It means "monthly pass" in Japanese.
- を (wo) - object particle in Japanese
- 持っています (motteimasu) - It means "I have" in Japanese.
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "ticket; coupon; title; certificate" é "(券) ken". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
