visa
Residence Card
在留カード
ID card na karaniwang kailangang dalhin ng foreign residents sa Japan. Nakalagay dito ang status of residence, period of stay, at work restrictions.
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Japanese life terms
housing
Guarantor Company
保証会社
Kumpanyang nagga-garantiya ng rent payment para sa tenant. Madalas itong kailangan sa rental contracts at tenant ang kadalasang nagbabayad.
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National Health Insurance
国民健康保険
Public health insurance program na madalas gamitin ng students, freelancers, at mga hindi sakop ng employee insurance.
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Revolving Payment
リボ払い
Credit card payment method kung saan fixed amount ang binabayaran kada buwan. Maaaring mahal ang interest kaya kailangang suriin ang conditions.
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My Number
マイナンバー
Japan's individual number used for tax, social security, and administrative procedures. Do not share it casually; confirm why it is required.
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Key Money
礼金
A non-refundable payment sometimes required when renting an apartment. Compare it separately from deposit and agency fees.
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Renewal Fee
更新料
A fee sometimes charged when renewing a rental contract. Check the amount and timing before signing.
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Cancellation Fee
解約金
A fee that may apply when ending a contract. Even if cancellation fees are limited, final billing or device return rules may still matter.
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Residence Status
在留資格
The legal status that defines why you can stay in Japan and what activities may be allowed. Job, business, and family changes may require confirmation.
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Co-payment
自己負担
The portion of medical costs you pay yourself after insurance. Coverage and percentage can differ by age, insurance, and treatment.
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Withholding Tax
源泉徴収
Income tax withheld from salary or payment before you receive it. Check payslips and year-end documents when changing jobs.
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