Translation guide
A physical or digital ticket purchased for a lottery draw. In Japanese, the most common term is 宝くじ, which refers to the ticket itself. There are also specific terms for different lottery types.
A ticket for a public lottery, such as a national or local government lottery.
The standard word for a lottery ticket in Japan. Refers to both the physical ticket and the lottery system in general.
宝くじを買いました。
I bought a lottery ticket.
宝くじが当たった！
I won the lottery!
More explicitly refers to the physical ticket. Often used in formal or official contexts.
当選した宝くじ券をお持ちください。
Please bring your winning lottery ticket.
A ticket for a particular kind of lottery, such as numbers or scratch cards.
Refers to a ticket for a numbers-style lottery (e.g., Loto 6, Loto 7).
ロトくじを毎週買っています。
I buy a Loto ticket every week.
A scratch-off lottery ticket.
スクラッチくじを削ってみたら、千円当たった。
I scratched the scratch card and won 1,000 yen.
Specifically for Numbers lottery tickets (e.g., Numbers 3, Numbers 4).
ナンバーズくじの当選番号を確認する。
Check the winning numbers for the Numbers lottery.
A ticket for a raffle or drawing, often at events or stores.
General term for a raffle ticket, used for prize drawings.
抽選券を一枚引いてください。
Please draw one raffle ticket.
A ticket for a lucky draw, often given at stores during promotions.
The English phrase 'lottery ticket' is not used in Japanese. Always use 宝くじ or a specific term.
買い物をすると福引券がもらえます。
You get a raffle ticket when you shop.