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“mark” in Japanese

Japanese

Also跡 (ato) · マーク (māku)

Pronunciation

Romajishirushi

Example

紙に小さな印を付けます。kami ni chii sa na shirushi o tsu ke ma su

I put a small mark on the paper.

Illustration for 印 (mark)

How to say “mark” in Japanese

“Mark” in Japanese is 印 (shirushi).

A mark serves as a visible clue that identifies something or shows where attention belongs.

Full entry for 印: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 印

この地図では、駅の場所に印が付いています。ko no chi zu de wa eki no ba sho ni shirushi ga tsu i te i ma su

There is a mark at the station's location on this map.

Tips for using 印

  • In conversation, 印 (shirushi, "mark") can mean a general physical sign, while 印鑑 (inkan, "personal seal") specifically refers to a seal used for identification.

Other Japanese words for “mark”

2

跡

ato

nounmark

床に汚れの跡があります。yuka ni yogo re no ato ga a ri ma su

There is a dirt mark on the floor.

正しい答えにマークを付けます。tada shi i kota e ni mā ku o tsu ke ma su

I put a mark on the correct answer.

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