automatic ticket gate; automatic turnstile
Common abbreviation of 自動改札機. Refers to the automated gates at train stations that read IC cards or tickets.
See also: 自動改札機
I touch my IC card to the automatic ticket gate and pass through.
I tapped my IC card on the automatic ticket gate and got on the train.
I passed through the automatic ticket gate with my commuter pass.
The automatic ticket gate closed on me because my balance was too low.