🦅 Project Eagle
synonym Comparative
運転免許
VS
運転免許証

Differences Between "運転免許" and "運転免許証"

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
運転免許証
Meaning
driver's license
Reading
うんてんめんきょしょう (unten menkyoshō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
運転免許証を持っていますか。
Do you have a driver's license?

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(driver's license)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.
- 運転免許証: Official document required for driving a vehicle. Often shortened to 免許 (menkyo) in casual conversation.
🦅

Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?

Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!