国籍 (こくせき, kokuseki) Japanese meaning: nationality | KotomoraHe holds Japanese nationality.
You need to pass an exam to acquire citizenship.
Usage patterns
国籍を取得するto acquire/obtain a nationality
He acquired Japanese nationality.
〈国〉国籍の船a ship registered under (a country)'s flag
The ship was a cargo vessel registered under a Panamanian flag.
国籍を持つto hold a nationality
She holds the nationality of two countries.
国籍を放棄するto renounce one's nationality
He renounced his American nationality.
multiple citizenship; multiple nationality
dual nationality; dual citizenship
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of unknown nationality; unidentified
acquisition of nationality; naturalization
loss of citizenship; denaturalization; expatriation
nationality clause; ban on foreigners holding public posts
reservation of Japanese nationality
