役所(やくしょ)

やくしょ
noun
government office, municipal office
1. government office, municipal office
A local government administrative office where citizens handle official paperwork such as resident registration, certificates, and various permits.
I went to the government office to get my resident certificate.
The government office counter closes at 5 PM.
After moving, you must file a notification at the government office.

Composition: 役(やく) (role, service) + 所(しょ) (place). Literally "place of service."

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役所(やくしょ) is the general term for local government offices. In casual conversation, 市役所(しやくしょ) or 区役所(くやくしょ) may be shortened to just 役所(やくしょ).