“License” in Japanese
Short answer
License in Japanese is “免許” (menkyo). Full meaning: license, licence, permission, permit, certificate.
Other ways to say “License” in Japanese
ライセンス
raisensu license, licence
認可証
ninkashou license, licence, certificate, charter
免許状
menkyojou license, licence, certificate, permit, diploma (conferring permission to teach, etc.)
使用許可
shiyoukyoka license, licence
許状
kyojou licence, license, certificate, permit; (letter of) pardon
認可
ninka approval, license, licence, permission
鑑札
kansatsu licence, license, permit
免状
menjou licence, license, certificate, permit; diploma
免許証
menkyoshou licence, license, permit, certificate (of qualification)
許可証
kyokashou permit, license, licence
允許
inkyo permission, licence, license
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