synonym Comparative
運転免許
VS
免許
Differences Between "運転免許" and "免許"
Option A
運転免許
Meaning
driver's license
Reading
うんてんめんきょ (untenmenkyo)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
車を運転するには、運転免許が必要です。
A driver's license is necessary to drive a car.
Option B
免許
Meaning
license, permit
Reading
めんきょ (menkyo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
車を運転するためには、運転免許が必要です。
A driver's license is necessary to drive a car.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(driver's license)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 運転免許: Essential for driving a car in Japan. Often shortened to 免許 (menkyo) when the context is clear.
- 免許: A formal document granting permission to do something, especially driving. Often combined with specific activities, e.g., 運転免許 (unten-menkyo) for driver's license.
- 運転免許: Essential for driving a car in Japan. Often shortened to 免許 (menkyo) when the context is clear.
- 免許: A formal document granting permission to do something, especially driving. Often combined with specific activities, e.g., 運転免許 (unten-menkyo) for driver's license.
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