Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'coupon' is commonly used as クーポン (kūpon) for discounts and vouchers, especially in digital or promotional contexts. However, for physical tickets, exchange tickets, or specific types of vouchers, other terms like 券 (ken) or 引換券 (hikikaeken) are more natural.
A voucher offering a discount or special deal, often found online, in apps, or in flyers.
The most common and direct equivalent. Used widely for digital coupons, coupon codes, and printed discount vouchers.
If you use this coupon, you'll get 10% off.
Please enter the coupon code.
Literally 'discount ticket'. More formal or traditional than クーポン, often used for physical tickets.
With this discount coupon, the admission fee is half price.
A ticket that can be exchanged for a specific item or service, like a free drink or a gift.
A physical or digital ticket for entry or travel, not necessarily discounted.
A printed form to cut out and mail for a rebate or offer.
Used for mail-in coupons as well, though less common in modern Japan.
Cut out the coupon from the magazine and apply.
クーポン is specifically for discounts or promotional vouchers. 券 is a general suffix for tickets (e.g., 食券 for meal tickets). チケット is used for event tickets. Avoid using クーポン for a simple admission ticket unless it includes a discount.
Buy a movie ticket.
Use a movie discount coupon.
English 'coupon' can sometimes refer to a ticket (e.g., 'meal coupon'), but in Japanese, クーポン implies a discount. For a prepaid ticket, use 食券 (meal ticket) or 回数券 (book of tickets).
アプリのクーポンでポテトがもらえます。
You can get fries with the app coupon.
コンサートのチケットが当たった。
I won a concert ticket.