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certificate; proof document
An official document that certifies or proves something, such as identity, qualifications, or status.
証明書 refers to an official document that certifies something.
COMMON TYPES:
- 身分証明書: identification document
- 卒業証明書: graduation certificate
- 在籍証明書: enrollment certificate
- 住民票: residence certificate
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 証明書を発行する (to issue a certificate)
- 証明書を提出する (to submit a certificate)
- 証明書を取得する (to obtain a certificate)