1.
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.
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
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Related:
通帳 (bankbook/passbook)