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health insurance card; insurance certificate
A card that proves membership in Japan's national health insurance system, required when visiting medical facilities.
保険証をお持ちですか。
Do you have your health insurance card?
病院に行くときは保険証を忘れないで。
Don't forget your insurance card when going to the hospital.
保険証がないと、医療費が全額自己負担になる。
Without an insurance card, you have to pay the full medical costs yourself.
保険証 is essential for medical care in Japan.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 保険証を持っていく (to bring one's insurance card)
- 保険証を提示する (to present one's insurance card)
USAGE NOTES:
- Required at hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies
- Reduces medical costs to 30% (typically)
- Being replaced by マイナンバーカード in some cases
RELATED TERMS:
- 健康保険: health insurance
- 国民健康保険: national health insurance
- 診察券: patient registration card