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ticket
A ticket for transportation (train, bus, etc.) or admission to events.
切符 is used primarily for transportation tickets (trains, buses), while チケット is preferred for event tickets.
CONTRAST WITH チケット:
Common expressions
- 切符を買う: to buy a ticket
- 切符売り場: ticket counter
- 片道切符: one-way ticket
- 往復切符: round-trip ticket
- 回数券: book of tickets (multi-ride pass)
Modern usage
With IC cards (Suica, PASMO), physical 切符 are less common for daily commutes but still used for long-distance travel.
Related Words
Compare:
チケット (ticket (events, general))
Related:
切符売り場 (ticket booth; ticket counter)