Japanese · Travel & Places
切符
kippu
Ticket
Beginnernoun
Definition
A ticket, especially for trains or buses. The more modern word チケット (chiketto) is also used for event tickets.
Example
新幹線の切符を買いました。
I bought a bullet train ticket.
Etymology
The word 切符 (kippu) comes from the characters 切 (kiru), meaning 'to cut,' and 符 (fu), signifying 'token' or 'symbol.' Originally, it referred to physical tokens used for rations and has evolved into modern ticketing.
How & Where It’s Used
切符 is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, especially in transportation and event-related discussions. It can vary in formality based on context.