Translation guide
In Japan, ticket gates are automated barriers at train stations where you insert or tap your ticket/IC card to pass through. This guide covers how to refer to them and navigate them naturally.
Referring to the automated ticket gate itself at a station.
The most common word for a ticket gate. Literally 'ticket inspection entrance/exit'. Used for both the gate area and the specific gate machines.
Where is the ticket gate?
Please go through the ticket gate.
Short for 改札口. Often used in compounds or signs. Can also refer to the act of ticket inspection.
It's immediately to the right after you exit the ticket gate.
Technical term for the automatic ticket gate machine. Used in official contexts or when specifying the machine itself.
The latest automatic ticket gates have been installed at this station.
Describing the action of passing through a ticket gate.
Standard phrase meaning 'to pass through the ticket gate'. Use with を.
You can pass through the ticket gate with an IC card.
Specifically means 'to exit the ticket gate'. Use when leaving the paid area.
Let's meet after exiting the ticket gate.
Means 'to enter the ticket gate' (into the paid area).
Referring to the vicinity of the ticket gates, often used for meeting spots.
Distinguishing between different kinds of ticket gates.
Gate for IC cards only. Often marked with an IC card symbol.
This gate is for IC cards only.
Manned ticket gate where a station attendant is present. Useful for paper tickets or passes.
If you have a paper ticket, please go through the manned gate.
Wide ticket gate for wheelchairs, strollers, or large luggage.
Please use the wide ticket gate for strollers.
The direct loanword 'チケットゲート' is not used in Japanese. Always use 改札口 or 改札.
When using an IC card, you simply tap it on the reader. The verb is タッチする or かざす. Example: カードを改札にタッチしてください (Please tap your card on the gate).
Please buy a ticket before entering the ticket gate.