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マイナンバー
マイナンバー · mai nanbā

マイナンバー meaning: My Number

What it is

A 12-digit number every resident gets, used for tax, social insurance and benefits.

When you see it

Your company asks for it when you are hired. The bank asks when you open a remittance account.

What to do

Give it only to your company, bank and public offices. Do not send it in messages or post it.

Related terms

マイナンバーカードMy Number Card住民票residence certificate

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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