E06 · Paperwork

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel
• E02going to the doctor and appointments
• E03booking and changing plans
• E04talking about where you live
• E05opening, closing, switching on and off

What you learn

In Japan many procedures ask for your personal seal (はんこ) on documents, though a signature (サイン) is more and more accepted.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• やくしょyakushotown hall, public officeUsually written 役所
• まどぐちmadoguchiservice counterUsually written 窓口
• しょるいshoruidocuments, papersUsually written 書類
• じゅうしょjuushoaddressUsually written 住所
• ばんごうbangounumber (ticket, phone)Usually written 番号
• サインsainsignature
• はんこhankopersonal sealUsually written 判子
• もうしこみmoushikomiapplication, sign-upUsually written 申し込み
• ならぶnarabuqueue, line upUsually written 並ぶ
• You know it · M02なまえnamaenameUsually written 名前

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.