役所
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Base noun form. Refers to a public administrative building. Use with location particles like 『で』 (de, 'at') or 『に』 (ni, 'to'). Example: 『役所に行きます』 (yakusho ni ikimasu, 'I go to the government office').
Theme
At the city hall, User visits the government office to inquire about residency registration with Ms. Sato, a clerk.
役所
やくしょ
government office, public office
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Think of a 'government office' as a place where you 'yak' (talk) about official 'sho' (sho sounds like 'show' of paperwork). 『役所』 (yakusho, 'government office') — 'Yak-show office!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『役所』 (yakusho, 'government office') is where citizens handle administrative tasks like registration, taxes, and permits. Common types include 『市役所』 (shiyakusho, 'city hall') and 『区役所』 (kuyakusho, 'ward office').
Forms
Base: 役所Base noun form. Refers to a public administrative building. Use with location particles like 『で』 (de, 'at') or 『に』 (ni, 'to'). Example: 『役所に行きます』 (yakusho ni ikimasu, 'I go to the government office').