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役所
yakusho
Description
役所は、市や町の仕事をする場所です。
役所 is the place where city or town work is done.
住所を変えたときや、書類がほしいときは、役所に行きます。
When you change your address or need documents, you go to the 役所.
Meanings
役所yakusho
government office; public office
明日、役所で書類をもらいます。
I will get the documents at the government office tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
役 (public duty/office) + 所 (place) = a place where official duties are done.
- Nuance
市役所 specifically means a city hall; 役所 is the more general term.
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