Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'coupon' is commonly used as クーポン (kūpon) for discounts and vouchers, especially in digital or promotional contexts. However, for physical tickets, exchange tickets, or specific types of vouchers, other terms like 券 (ken) or 引換券 (hikikaeken) are more natural.
A voucher offering a discount or special deal, often found online, in apps, or in flyers.
The most common and direct equivalent. Used widely for digital coupons, coupon codes, and printed discount vouchers.
このクーポンを使うと10%オフになります。
If you use this coupon, you'll get 10% off.
クーポンコードを入力してください。
Please enter the coupon code.
Literally 'discount ticket'. More formal or traditional than クーポン, often used for physical tickets.
この割引券で入場料が半額になります。
With this discount coupon, the admission fee is half price.
A ticket that can be exchanged for a specific item or service, like a free drink or a gift.
Specifically an exchange ticket or voucher. Used when you redeem it for a specific item.
この引換券で無料のドリンクと交換できます。
You can exchange this coupon for a free drink.
Also used for exchange vouchers in casual contexts, especially in apps.
A physical or digital ticket for entry or travel, not necessarily discounted.
General suffix for tickets. Combine with specific words: 入場券 (entry ticket), 乗車券 (train ticket), etc.
入場券はこちらでお買い求めください。
Please purchase admission tickets here.
Common for event tickets (concerts, movies). Less formal than 券.
A printed form to cut out and mail for a rebate or offer.
Used for mail-in coupons as well, though less common in modern Japan.
雑誌のクーポンを切り取って応募する。
Cut out the coupon from the magazine and apply.
クーポン is specifically for discounts or promotional vouchers. 券 is a general suffix for tickets (e.g., 食券 for meal tickets). チケット is used for event tickets. Avoid using クーポン for a simple admission ticket unless it includes a discount.
映画のチケットを買う。
Buy a movie ticket.
映画の割引クーポンを使う。
Use a movie discount coupon.
English 'coupon' can sometimes refer to a ticket (e.g., 'meal coupon'), but in Japanese, クーポン implies a discount. For a prepaid ticket, use 食券 (meal ticket) or 回数券 (book of tickets).
アプリのクーポンでポテトがもらえます。
You can get fries with the app coupon.
コンサートのチケットが当たった。
I won a concert ticket.