ビザ

• Reading: びざ
• Romaji: biza
• Pronunciation: /bi.za/

Meaning

Visa. An official permit allowing entry into or stay in a country.

A loanword used as a noun. Common collocations include ビザを申請する (apply for a visa), ビザを取る (get a visa), and ビザが切れる (visa expires). Japan offers various visa types including 観光ビザ (tourist visa), 就労ビザ (work visa), and 学生ビザ (student visa).

Examples

1. 日本に行くためにビザを申請した。 I applied for a visa to go to Japan.
2. ビザなしで九十日間滞在できます。 You can stay for ninety days without a visa.
3. ビザの有効期限を確認してください。 Please check the expiration date of your visa.

Usage Guide

Context: immigration, travel, government

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from the Latin word 'visa', the feminine past participle of videre (to see). Entered Japanese via French or English, referring to a document that has been officially seen and approved.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal