手続き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 手続き is read as てつづき and means “procedure” and “formalities”.
• Basic usage: It refers to completing address-change formalities and an application procedure available in person or online.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 住所変更の手続き / 手続きは窓口でもオンラインでも
  • Use 住所変更の手続き for a specific purpose and 手続きは窓口でもオンラインでも for available channels.