Japanese word

スタンプ

Pronunciation

Romajisutanpu

Meaning

  • nounstamp

Example

旅行先でスタンプを集めます。ryo kō saki de su ta n pu o atsu me ma su

I collect stamps when I travel.

Illustration for スタンプ (stamp)

More examples

係員にスタンプを押してもらいます。kakari in ni su ta n pu o o shi te mo ra i ma su

I have a staff member stamp it for me.

Core concept

A stamp creates a visible mark by transferring ink or another pattern through pressure.

Common phrases

  • スタンプを押すsu ta n pu o o su

    stamp a card

  • スタンプをもらうsu ta n pu o mo ra u

    receive a stamp

  • スタンプを集めるsu ta n pu o atsu me ru

    collect stamps

Similar words

判子hanko: A small object used to press an inked design onto paper or another surface.
印章inshō: A formal seal engraved with a name or design for leaving an identifying mark.
印shirushi: A mark or sign left on a surface by pressing an inked object against it.

Definition in Japanese

物に押し付けて、紙などに印や模様を写す道具、または写し取られた印。mono ni o shi tsu ke te kami na do ni shirushi ya mo yō o utsu su dō gu ma ta wa utsu shi to ra re ta shirushi

Word origin

スタンプ (sutanpu, "stamp") comes from English stamp, whose older Germanic origin is connected with pressing and making a mark.

Usage tips

  • Japanese tourist attractions often place スタンプ (sutanpu) stations where visitors make commemorative marks in a travel booklet.

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