Japanese word

手続き

Pronunciation

Romajitetsuzuki

Meaning

  • nounprocedure

Example

銀行で手続きをします。gin kō de te tsuzu ki o shi ma su

I will complete the procedure at the bank.

Illustration for 手続き (procedure)

More examples

引っ越しの手続きは早めに済ませます。hi kko shi no te tsuzu ki wa haya me ni su ma se ma su

I will complete the paperwork for my move early.

Core concept

Describes an ordered path of actions that moves a task from its starting point to completion.

Common phrases

  • 手続きをするte tsuzu ki o su ru

    complete a procedure

  • 手続きが必要te tsuzu ki ga hitsu yō

    a procedure is necessary

  • 手続きを済ませるte tsuzu ki o su ma se ru

    complete the procedure

Similar words

手順tejun: A series of actions arranged in the order needed to complete a task.
段取りdandori: The planned arrangement of work before carrying out a task.
流れnagare: The sequence in which a process moves from its start to its end.

Definition in Japanese

物事を行うために必要な順序や方法。mono goto o okona u ta me ni hitsu yō na jun jo ya hō hō

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 手続き (tetsuzuki) comes from the verb 手続く (tetsuzuku, "to proceed in order") and combines 手 (te, "means or way") with 続く (tsuzuku, "continue").

Usage tips

  • At a bank, this word can cover filling out forms, showing identification, and signing, so it often names a whole process rather than one piece of paperwork.

Other meanings

  • paperworknoun

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