IC

あいしー
noun
interchange; IC card
technicaltransportationtechnology
1. interchange
A highway interchange; an entrance or exit point on an expressway.
I get off at the next interchange.
I get on the expressway from Shibuya Interchange.
Traffic often backs up at this interchange.
2. IC card, smart card
An integrated circuit card used for electronic payments and transit.
ICカードにチャージする。
I charge my IC card.
You can ride the train using an IC card.

IC stands for 'Interchange' or 'Integrated Circuit' depending on context.

USAGE (Sense 1):

USAGE (Sense 2):

  • Electronic payment/transit cards
  • 交通(こうつう)系(けい)ICカード: transit IC cards
  • Examples: Suica, PASMO, ICOCA

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