Translation guide
A voucher is a document or piece of paper that can be exchanged for goods, services, or discounts. In Japanese, the translation depends on the type of voucher and its use.
discount voucher
gift voucher
meal voucher
A coupon or ticket that gives a discount or special offer when purchasing something.
General term for a discount coupon or voucher. Commonly used in retail and restaurants.
If you use this voucher, you'll get 10% off.
Loanword from English 'coupon'. Very common for digital or paper discount vouchers.
A special offer voucher, often for members or as a complimentary benefit.
A voucher that can be exchanged for a specific product, service, or experience, often prepaid.
A voucher used for booking hotels, flights, or travel packages.
A voucher specifically for food or beverages, often provided at events or as part of a package.
A document that serves as evidence of a transaction, similar to a receipt or chit.
割引券 (waribikiken) is a discount voucher that reduces the price. クーポン (kūpon) is a more casual, often digital coupon. 引換券 (hikikaeken) is an exchange voucher for a specific item, not necessarily a discount.
100 yen off with a discount voucher.
アプリでクーポンを取得してください。
Please get a voucher on the app.
We will send a voucher to our members.
A voucher that is exchanged for a specific item or service. Common for gifts or prizes.
You can exchange this voucher for a cake of your choice.
A gift voucher or gift certificate that can be used like cash at specific stores.
I gave a gift voucher as a congratulatory gift.
A gift voucher, often for a specific store or service. Similar to a gift card.
You can send an Amazon voucher by email.
A voucher for a hotel stay, often given as a gift or prize.
I won a hotel voucher in a sweepstakes.
A travel voucher that can be used toward a trip or transportation.
I was able to travel cheaply using a travel voucher.
A meal voucher, commonly used at restaurants, hotels, or company cafeterias.
We will distribute meal vouchers to conference participants.
A drink voucher, often given at parties or events for a free beverage.
We will give you a drink voucher at the reception.
A slip or chit used in accounting to record transactions. Can be a voucher in bookkeeping.
Please submit the voucher to the accounting department.
A formal accounting term for a supporting document or voucher. Used in business contexts.
Every transaction requires a voucher.
Enter the coupon code.
Exchange for a prize with a voucher.
The direct loanword バウチャー (bauchā) is rarely used in natural Japanese. It may appear in some travel or IT contexts, but it's safer to use the specific terms above.