はんこ

Alternative writings: 判子, ハンコ
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
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A seal or stamp used in place of a signature for documents; a personal or corporate seal (inkan). Often written in kana.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

新しい銀行口座を作るには、実印とかんこが必要です。

To open a new bank account you need a registered seal and a hanko.

会社では書類に社印のはんこを押して承認を示すことが多い。

Companies often show approval by stamping documents with the company seal.

ネットで注文した認印を自分の名前で作ってもらった。

I had a standard seal (inkan) made with my name that I ordered online.

重要書類には朱肉で押したはんこが必要だ。

Important documents require a stamp made with red ink (shu-niku).

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