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免許証
menkyoshou
Description
免許証は、車を運転してもいいと国が認めたことを表すカードです。
A 免許証 is a card that shows the country has approved you to drive a car.
日本では、身分を証明するためにもよく使われます。
In Japan, a 免許証 is also often used to prove your identity.
Meanings
免許証menkyoshou
license; certificate showing official permission
運転免許証を見せてください。
Please show me your driver's license.
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Notes
- Etymology
免許 (license, permission) + 証 (certificate), so literally a certificate of license.
- Nuance
免許証 is the physical card; 免許 alone often means the license or qualification itself.
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