Japanese

やくしょ
Meaning: government office; public office
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

役
所

Example sentences

I went to the government office to apply for a certificate of residence.
彼は文官として政府の役所に勤めている。
He works at a government office as a civil official.
役所は私の婚姻届を正式に受理した。
The government office formally accepted my marriage registration.
住所が変わったので、役所に届け出を出した。
I submitted a notification to the city office because my address changed.
役所の申請手続きは、提出書類が多くて非常に煩雑だ。
The application procedures at the government office are extremely complicated due to the large amount of paperwork.
新しい住所に引っ越した後、役所で住民票を申請した。
After moving to a new address, I applied for a residence certificate at the city office.
役所で戸籍謄本を発行してもらった。
I had a certified copy of my family register issued at the government office.
役所の繁文縟礼な手続きには、多くの市民が不満を感じている。
Many citizens feel dissatisfied with the complicated procedures of the government office.

Usage Notes

A general term for a place where government officials perform administrative work. Can refer to city halls, ward offices, or national agencies.

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