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免許証
menkyoshou
also spelled menkyosho
licence, license, permit, certificate (of qualification)
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  1. menkyoshou licence, license, permit, certificate (of qualification)
How it's used

Used when talking about official licenses, especially a driver's license, in formal or everyday situations.

免許証を見せてください。
Menkyoshou o misete kudasai.
Please show me your license.

免許証を財布に入れている。
Menkyoshou o saifu ni irete iru.
I keep my license in my wallet.

⚖️ Often confused with 'menkyo' (license) but 'menkyoshou' specifically refers to the physical card/document.

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Kanji Breakdown
免
On: めん Kun: まぬかれる
7 strokes
許
Permit, Approve
On: きょ Kun: ゆる.す,もと
11 strokes N3
証
Evidence, Proof, Certificate
On: しょう Kun: あかし
12 strokes N1
How to Use This Word
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免許証は〜です。 / 〜の免許証

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