How to Say ‘Residence card’ in Japanese
在留カード
zairyuu kaado
[zai-ryuu kaa-doh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [在留カード] is the standard residence card for foreign residents in Japan, and ward office staff may ask for it early in the process. Have it ready along with anything else related to your move.
Phrase Breakdown
在留
zairyuu
[zai-ryuu]
residence
在留 refers to residing or staying in Japan officially.
在留カードを見せます。
I show my residence card.
カード
kaado
[kaa-doh]
card
A loanword from English meaning a card. Here it refers to an ID card.
在留カードは大切です。
The residence card is important.
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