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    希望ナンバー制度 (kibō nanbā seido - desired number system)

    Grammar & Usage

    noun (fixed expression)
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a compound noun, formed by combining 希望 (kibō - desire/wish), ナンバー (nanbā - number, from English 'number' referring to a license plate number), and 制度 (seido - system). It literally means 'desire number system', referring to the system allowing vehicle owners to choose specific license plate numbers. The katakana 'ナンバー' acts as a noun modifier for '制度'.

    Sample sentences

    日本では、希望ナンバー制度を利用して好きな車のナンバーを選べます。

    In Japan, you can choose your preferred car number using the desired number plate system.

    人気のナンバーは、希望ナンバー制度で抽選になることがあります。

    Popular numbers can be subject to a lottery under the desired number plate system.

    希望ナンバー制度の導入により、車の個性を表現しやすくなりました。

    With the introduction of the desired number plate system, it has become easier to express the individuality of a car.

    Quick facts

    origin:The term 'ナンバー' is a loanword from English 'number', typically referring specifically to a vehicle's license plate number in this context. The full phrase describes a specific administrative system in Japan.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    日本では、希望ナンバー制度を利用して好きな車のナンバーを選べます。

    In Japan, you can choose your preferred car number using the desired number plate system.

    人気のナンバーは、希望ナンバー制度で抽選になることがあります。

    Popular numbers can be subject to a lottery under the desired number plate system.

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