切符（きっぷ、kiっpu）
- ticket

The Japanese word 切符 (きっぷ, *kippu*) generally means "ticket." It refers to a small piece of paper or card that grants you access to something, such as a train, bus, event, or movie. The primary function of 切符 is to serve as proof of purchase or entry. It can also be used in some contexts, such as a ticket for a drawing or raffle.

⚫︎電車の切符 Translation: Train ticket ⚫︎コンサートの切符 Translation: Concert ticket ⚫︎映画の切符 Translation: Movie ticket

You use 切符 when talking about tickets for transportation, entertainment, or admission. It is a very common word in everyday Japanese. You would use it when purchasing, showing, or referring to your tickets.

切符 is usually written in kanji, with the reading in hiragana: 切符 (きっぷ). There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana is standard, and there are no variations.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 切符 as it is. However, depending on the context, other words might be used: ⚫︎ チケット (chiketto): This is the loanword for "ticket" and is commonly used. ⚫︎ 入場券 (にゅうじょうけん, nyūjōken): Entrance ticket (for a museum, etc.) ⚫︎ 乗車券 (じょうしゃけん, jōshaken): Train/Bus ticket

There aren't specific antonyms, but situations where you wouldn't need a ticket could be considered the opposite concept.

切符はどこで買えますか？ ・Translation: Where can I buy a ticket? ・Explanation: This sentence directly asks where to purchase a ticket.

切符を見せてください。 ・Translation: Please show me your ticket. ・Explanation: This is a polite request to see someone's ticket.

The word 切符 is a compound word. 切 (きり, *kiri*) originally meant "cut" or "to cut". 符 (ふ, *fu*) originally meant "tally" or "token." Historically, tickets were often literally cut from a larger sheet or booklet as proof of payment. Therefore, 切符 implies something that is cut (from a larger sheet) as an official voucher.