商品券 (shouhinken) Japanese meaning: gift certificate | KotomoraI received department-store gift certificates for my birthday.
This gift certificate can be used at participating stores nationwide.
Usage patterns
〈人〉に商品券をあげるto give someone a gift certificate
I gave my friend a gift certificate for their birthday.
商品券を使うto use a gift certificate (as payment)
I did my shopping at the department store using a gift certificate.
商品券が当たるto win a gift certificate (as a prize)
I won a gift certificate in the lottery.
商品券で払うto pay with a gift certificate
I paid at the register with a gift certificate.
