(めんきょ)

めんきょ
noun
license, permit
1. license, permit, certification
Official permission to do something, especially as granted by an authority; a document proving such permission.
I got my driver's license.
運転免許 = driver's license
免許(めんきょ)更新(こうしん)しなければならない。
I need to renew my license.
Please show me your license.
免許証 = license (the physical card/document)

USAGE: 免許(めんきょ) refers to official licenses or permits, most commonly driving licenses.

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