搭乗券
tōjōken[to̞ːʑo̞ːkẽ̞ɴ]
The English phrase 'boarding pass' is translated into Japanese as 搭乗券 (tōjōken). Wiktionary also lists ボーディングパース (bōdingu pāsu) and ボーディングパス (bōdingu pasu).
Meaning: document to board (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 搭乗券 | tōjōken | [to̞ːʑo̞ːkẽ̞ɴ] (narrow) |
| ボーディングパース | bōdingu pāsu | |
| ボーディングパス | bōdingu pasu |
The term is used to refer to the document required to board an aircraft. While there are loanword versions, the standard term is the kanji-based 搭乗券.
What does it mean word for word?
搭乗券 is composed of 搭乗, meaning boarding a vehicle and 券, meaning ticket or coupon.
Which one should you use?
搭乗券 is the standard Japanese term used in official airport settings. In contrast, the katakana versions ボーディングパース and ボーディングパス are loanwords used more informally or in specific contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
搭乗券 is a formal way to say boarding pass. The katakana version ボーディングパス is an informal loanword and is less common in formal announcements than the native term.
How do you pronounce it?
tōjōken
Did you know?
- The kanji 搭 in 搭乗 specifically implies boarding a vehicle that moves through air or water, rather than a train or bus.
- In Japan, the character 券 used in 搭乗券 also appears in 商品券, which is a gift certificate or voucher. This shows that the word for 'ticket' covers any document that can be exchanged for a service or product.
- While 搭乗券 is the official term, many Japanese airlines use the English loanword ボーディングパス on digital apps and kiosks to appear more global and modern.
Examples in context
- メアリーは搭乗券を失くした。Mary lost her boarding pass.This sentence is useful for describing someone losing their 搭乗券.Tatoeba #7217981 by Aya, translation #6428194 by CF
- 搭乗券を見せていただけますか。Can you show me your boarding pass?This sentence is useful for asking someone to show their 搭乗券.Tatoeba #124300 by arnab, translation #279694 by CK
- 搭乗券を拝見します。May I see your boarding pass, please?This sentence is useful for a polite request to see a 搭乗券.Tatoeba #124299 by Ianagisacos, translation #279695 by CK
- 搭乗券をお持ちですか？Do you have your boarding pass?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yota and Himari are at the airport check-in counter.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵、搭乗券はもう持ってる？Himari, tōjōken wa mō motteru?Himari, do you have your boarding pass yet?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、スマホの中にあるよ。Un, sumaho no naka ni aru yo.Yes, it's on my smartphone.
- 陽太 Yota僕はまだ搭乗券をもらっていないんだ。Boku wa mada tōjōken o moratte inai nda.I haven't received my boarding pass yet.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、あそこで手続きしよう。Jaa, asoko de tetsuzuki shiyō.Then, let's do the procedure over there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boarding pass” translations and entries 搭乗券, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
