旅券
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Noun meaning 'passport'. It is a compound of 『旅』 (ryo, 'travel') and 『券』 (ken, 'ticket / Certificate'), used for official identification when traveling abroad. Example: 『旅券を見せてください』 (ryoken o misete kudasai, 'Please show your passport').
Theme
At an airport check-in counter, User and their travel companion Ken are preparing for an international flight.
旅券
りょけん
passport
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'travel ticket' that lets you cross borders. '旅' (ryo, 'travel') + '券' (ken, 'ticket') → 旅券 (ryoken, 'passport'). Think: 'Travel ticket' = passport!
Cultural Note
In Japan, a 『旅券』 (ryoken, 'passport') is essential for international travel. Japanese passports are known for their strong visa-free access, and citizens often use them for business trips, tourism, and study abroad.
Forms
Base: 旅券Noun meaning 'passport'. It is a compound of 『旅』 (ryo, 'travel') and 『券』 (ken, 'ticket / Certificate'), used for official identification when traveling abroad. Example: 『旅券を見せてください』 (ryoken o misete kudasai, 'Please show your passport').