県けん外がいナンバー

noun

out-of-prefecture license plate

Refers to a vehicle license plate issued in a prefecture other than the one where the vehicle is currently located or observed. Commonly used in traffic reports, local news, and everyday conversation when noticing a car from another area.

• 観かん光こう地ちには県けん外がいナンバーの車くるまがたくさん停とまっている。

  Many cars with out-of-prefecture license plates are parked at the tourist spot.

• 県けん外がいナンバーのトラックが事じ故こを起おこした。

  A truck with an out-of-prefecture license plate caused an accident.