住民票(じゅうみんひょう)

じゅうみんひょう
noun
certificate of residence, residence record
1. certificate of residence, residence record
An official document issued by local government that certifies a person's registered address and basic personal information.
住民票(じゅうみんひょう)を取(と)りに行(い)く。
To go get a certificate of residence.
銀行(ぎんこう)口座(こうざ)を開(ひら)くには住民票(じゅうみんひょう)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
You need a certificate of residence to open a bank account.
役所(やくしょ)で住民票(じゅうみんひょう)の写(うつ)しを発行(はっこう)してもらった。
I had a copy of my certificate of residence issued at the city hall.

住民票(じゅうみんひょう) is an essential official document in Japan.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 住民票(じゅうみんひょう)を取(と)る: to obtain a certificate of residence
  • 住民票(じゅうみんひょう)の写(うつ)し: copy of residence certificate
  • 住民票(じゅうみんひょう)を移(うつ)す: to transfer one's residence registration

OTHER OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS:

  • 戸籍謄本(こせきとうほん): family register copy
  • 印鑑証明(いんかんしょうめい): seal registration certificate
  • 転居届(てんきょとどけ): change of address notification

USAGE NOTE:
Often required for opening bank accounts, signing contracts, or various administrative procedures.

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