Translation of Japanese word "市役所" to English
市役所
しやくしょ
[shiyakusho]
IPA: /shiyakusho/
Meaning
NounThe building that houses a city's government.
How to use
市役所 (shiyakusho) — 'city hall / municipal office'. 区役所 (kuyakusho) — ward office (in Tokyo).
🇬🇧 English
city hall
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 市役所
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しやくしょ
Romaji Transcription: shiyakusho
Example Sentences
私は市役所で市長を訪ねます。
わたしはしやくしょでしちょうをたずねます。
I visit the mayor at city hall.
市役所では、市が働いています。
しやくしょでは、しちょうがはたらいています。
City officials work at city hall.
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Common phrases
- 市役所の窓口— city hall counter
- 市役所で手続きする— do procedures at city hall
- 市役所の職員— city hall employee
Frequency rank: #506 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "市役所" mean?▼
The Japanese word "市役所" means "city hall" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "市役所"?▼
The word "市役所" is read as "しやくしょ" (shiyakusho). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A place where city officials work.".
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