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identification card, ID
A document that proves one's identity and status. Short form of 身分証明書.
Short for 身分証明書 (identification document). The abbreviated form 身分証 is the standard way to say "ID" in everyday Japanese.
Common collocations
Common types of id in japan
- 運転免許証: driver's license (most widely accepted)
- マイナンバーカード: My Number card (national ID)
- パスポート: passport
- 健康保険証: health insurance card
- 学生証: student ID
Usage
Often required when opening bank accounts, signing contracts, picking up packages, or entering certain buildings.