noun
My Number; national identification number; personal identity number
Japan's 12-digit social security and tax identification number, assigned to every resident. Often used in administrative and financial contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from my number
See also: 国民総背番号制
マイナンバーは、市区町村から通知されます。
Your My Number is sent to you by your municipal office.
You need your My Number for filing a tax return.