How to say "filing" in Japanese

• 提出ていしゅつJLPT N3approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers filing in the sense of submitting documents, applications, reports, or evidence to an office, court, or other authority. This is the usual word when you hand in paperwork.
  あなたに考慮こうりょしていただくためにこの計画けいかくを提出ていしゅつします。↗

  I submit this plan for your consideration.
• 申告しんこくJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbUsed for filing a report, return, or declaration, most typically a tax return. If your sentence is about filing taxes, this is the word you want.
  申告しんこくにはどの書類しょるいが必要ひつようですか。↗

  What forms do we need to file?
• ファイルJLPT N1approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbRefers to filing in the sense of organizing papers or keeping documents on file in a file or folder, not submitting them. Suitable for office and computer contexts.
  秘書ひしょは過去かこの記録きろくをファイルするように頼たのまれた。↗

  The secretary was asked to file past records.
• 提起ていきCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbA formal legal term for filing a lawsuit or a claim, or instituting proceedings. For everyday senses of 'filing' such as submitting papers or keeping records, it is not the word you want.

Use 提出 for submitting documents or applications, 申告 for tax returns and declarations, 「ファイル」 for keeping papers on file, and 提起 for filing a lawsuit or claim.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 提出ていしゅつpresentation (of documents)
• 申告しんこくreport
• ファイリングfiling
• ヤスリがけfiling
• ファイルfile (collection of documents)
• 提起ていきinstituting (a lawsuit)