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student ID card; student identification
An identification card issued by a school or university to its enrolled students. Used for identification, library access, student discounts, and exams.
学生証を見せてください。
Please show me your student ID.
学生証があれば割引が受けられる。
If you have a student ID, you can get a discount.
試験の時は必ず学生証を持参してください。
Please make sure to bring your student ID when taking exams.
A compound of 学生 (student) and 証 (certificate, proof).
In Japan, 学生証 is essential for student discounts (学割) on trains, museums, movies, and more. Students typically carry it at all times.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 身分証明書 is a general ID document
- 社員証 is an employee ID card
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 学生証を提示する (to present one's student ID)
- 学生証の再発行 (reissue of student ID)
- 学生証を紛失する (to lose one's student ID)