乗車券

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 乗車券 is read as じょうしゃけん and can mean “train ticket” or “boarding ticket”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show a ticket bought at a station counter and shown at a gate.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It proves the right to ride a train or bus; a reserved seat or limited express may additionally require 指定席券 or 特急券.