JLPT N4Words

住民票

Readingじゅうみんひょうjuuminhyou

Meaning
住んでいる市区町村が発行する、住所を証明する書類
Explanation
「住民票(じゅうみんひょう)」is a document issued by the municipality that proves your address. You may be asked for it when opening a bank account or signing a mobile phone contract. You can have it issued at the counter of the city hall or ward office. Example:「住民票を取りに区役所へ行きました」(I went to the ward office to get a residence certificate).
Original Japanese explanation

「住民票(じゅうみんひょう)」は、市区町村が発行する、住所を証明する書類です。銀行口座や携帯の契約で求められることがあります。市役所や区役所の窓口で発行してもらえます。例:住民票を取りに区役所へ行きました。

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