Japanese

てつづき
Meaning: procedure; process; formalities
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手
続
き

Example sentences

I went through the procedure to open an account at the bank.
実際に家を買うとなると、いろいろな手続きが必要だ。
When it comes to actually buying a house, various procedures are necessary.
正規の手続きを踏んで申請してください。
Please apply after going through the formal procedures.
正式な手続きを済ませる必要があります。
It is necessary to complete the formal procedures.
銀行のカウンターで手続きをした。
I did the procedure at the bank counter.
引っ越しをしたら、すぐに住所変更の手続きをしなければならない。
If you move, you must immediately complete the address change procedure.
手続きに手間取って、出発が遅れた。
Taking time with the procedures, the departure was delayed.
彼は事務の手続きを済ませた。
He completed the administrative procedures.
市役所の窓口で手続きを行う。
I perform the procedures at the city hall service counter.
新しい家族ができたので、市役所で戸籍の手続きをした
I went to the city office to handle the family register procedures because we had a new family member.

Usage Notes

Refers to official or formal steps required to complete a task, often administrative.

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