永住権
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Meanings
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permanent residency; right of permanent residence
Legal term for the status allowing a foreign national to reside permanently in a country. Often used in immigration contexts.
He obtained permanent residency in Japan.
Applying for permanent residency can take several years.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が永住権を取得するfor someone to obtain permanent residency
He obtained permanent residency in the United States.
- 永住権を申請するto apply for permanent residency
I plan to apply for permanent residency next month.
- 永住権を持つto hold permanent residency
She holds permanent residency in this country.
- 永住権を失うto lose one's permanent residency
If you leave the country for a long time, you can lose your permanent residency.