謄本
Meanings
1
certified copy; transcript
General term for an official copy or transcript of a document, such as a birth certificate or court record.
I request a certified copy from the court.
2
official copy of the family register
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 戸籍謄本, specifically referring to a certified copy of a family register (koseki).
See also: 戸籍謄本
A certified copy of the family register is sometimes simply called 謄本.
Usage patterns
- 〈書類〉の謄本を取るto obtain a certified copy of a document
I got a certified copy of my family register at the city office.
- 謄本を発行するto issue a certified copy
The city hall issues certified copies.
- 謄本を提出するto submit a certified copy (as required documentation)
You need to submit a certified copy of the family register for a marriage registration.