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The Japanese words that paperwork actually uses

A narrow alley at night lit by red paper lanterns
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Everyday life in Japan runs on forms. A handful of words cover most of them, such as and . Hover or tap a term to see the English.

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Cars have their own vocabulary too. The plate on the back is the , and it is one of the first things to hide in a photo.

Warning

Before publishing any photo, check the plate, the nameplate, street signs and reflections. See the checklist in the editor.

If you have a favourite word that tripped you up, tell me.