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balance certificate; proof of account balance
An official document issued by a bank that certifies the balance in an account at a specific point in time. Required for visa applications, loan applications, tax filings, and other official procedures.
ビザの申請に残高証明が必要です。
A balance certificate is required for the visa application.
銀行で残高証明書を発行してもらった。
I had the bank issue a balance certificate.
留学ビザの申請には、一定額以上の残高証明を提出��なければならない。
For a student visa application, you must submit a balance certificate showing at least a certain amount.
Composed of 残高 (balance/remaining amount) and 証明 (certification/proof). The full formal term is 残高証明書, with 書 (document) appended. Particularly relevant for foreigners in Japan who need financial documentation for visa renewals and other immigration procedures.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 残高証明書: balance certificate (full formal form)
- 残高証明を発行する: to issue a balance certificate
- 残高証明を提出する: to submit a balance certificate
- 残高証明を取得する: to obtain a balance certificate
RELATED TERMS:
- 残高: account balance — the amount of money in an account
- 通帳: bankbook/passbook — another way to show balances
- 収入証明: income certificate — a related financial document