住民票
jūminhyō
Common
N2
noun
Translations
1.
resident card
2.
certificate of residence
Notes
The '住民票' is an official document in Japan that records an individual's residence information. It is often required for various administrative procedures, such as opening a bank account or enrolling in school.
Examples
市役所で住民票を取得しました。
Shiyakusho de jūminhyō o shutoku shimashita.
I obtained my resident card at the city hall.
住民票が必要な手続きがあります。
Jūminhyō ga hitsuyō na tetsuzuki ga arimasu.
There are procedures that require a certificate of residence.
引っ越しの際に住民票を移動しました。
Hikkoshi no sai ni jūminhyō o idō shimashita.
I transferred my resident card when I moved.