English–Japanese

“naturalization” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikika

Example

私は帰化を申請しました。watashi wa ki ka o shin sei shi ma shi ta

I applied for naturalization.

Illustration for 帰化 (naturalization)

How to say “naturalization” in Japanese

“Naturalization” in Japanese is 帰化 (kika).

Describes a person changing legal belonging from one country to another and becoming a full citizen there.

Full entry for 帰化: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 帰化

帰化の条件は国によって異なります。ki ka no jō ken wa kuni ni yo tte koto na ri ma su

The requirements for naturalization vary by country.

Tips for using 帰化

  • English distinguishes naturalization from immigration: immigration means entering a country to live, while naturalization means becoming its citizen through a legal process.

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