免許(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.
運転(うんてん)免許(めんきょ)を取(と)った。
I got my driver's license.
運転免許 = driver's license
免許(めんきょ)を更新(こうしん)しなければならない。
I need to renew my license.
免許(めんきょ)証(しょう)を見(み)せてください。
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.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 運転(うんてん)免許(めんきょ) (driver's license)
  • 免許(めんきょ)証(しょう) (license card/document)
  • 免許(めんきょ)を取(と)る (to get a license)
  • 免許(めんきょ)を更新(こうしん)する (to renew a license)
  • 免許(めんきょ)を取(と)り消(け)す (to have one's license revoked)
  • 無(む)免許(めんきょ) (without a license, unlicensed)

RELATED:

  • 免許(めんきょ)皆伝(かいでん) - mastery certification (in traditional arts)

Related Words

Related: 免許証(めんきょしょう) (license document)
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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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