Translation guide
A ticket valid for multiple events or journeys over a period, such as for sports, transport, or performances.
A ticket for unlimited or regular travel over a set period (e.g., monthly commuter pass).
Standard term for a commuter pass for trains, buses, etc. Valid for a fixed period (1, 3, 6 months).
I buy a monthly commuter pass.
Short for 定期券, common in casual conversation.
I forgot my commuter pass, so I have to buy a ticket.
Commuter pass specifically for commuting to work.
The company covers my commuter pass.
Commuter pass for students commuting to school.
There's a discount if you buy a student commuter pass.
A ticket granting entry to all home games of a sports team for a season.
A ticket for a series of performances (e.g., opera, theater season).
Also used for cultural events, though less common than for transport. Context clarifies.
I bought a season ticket for the opera.
Loanword used for performing arts subscriptions.
The ballet season tickets are sold out.
More often used for amusement parks or museums, but can apply to a year-long performance pass.
定期券 is primarily for transport commuter passes. シーズンチケット is a loanword used for sports and entertainment season tickets. Using 定期券 for a sports season ticket may cause confusion.
In English, 'season ticket' can sometimes mean a ticket booklet for a fixed number of admissions. In Japanese, 回数券 (kaisūken) is used for a book of tickets (e.g., 10 rides). Do not use 定期券 for this.
If you buy a season ticket, you can watch all the games.
If you have a season pass, you get discounts on merchandise.
With the theater's annual pass, you can see shows anytime.