Japanese word

正式名称

Pronunciation

Romajiseishikimeishō

Meaning

  • nounofficial name

Example

この建物の正式名称は何ですか？ko no tate mono no sei shiki mei shō wa nan de su ka

What is the official name of this building?

Illustration for 正式名称 (official name)

More examples

申請書には勤務先の正式名称を記入してください。shin sei sho ni wa kin mu saki no sei shiki mei shō o ki nyū shi te ku da sa i

Please write your employer's official name on the application form.

Core concept

Describes the fixed designation used to identify something in an official or formal context, instead of the name commonly used in conversation.

Common phrases

  • 正式名称を確認するsei shiki mei shō o kaku nin su ru

    confirm the official name

  • 正式名称を記入するsei shiki mei shō o ki nyū su ru

    write the official name

  • 正式名称で呼ぶsei shiki mei shō de yo bu

    call by the official name

Similar words

名称meishō: A name that identifies a person, place, organization, object, or concept.
公称kōshō: The declared name used for an institution, place, product, or other entity.
通称tsūshō: A commonly used name for a person, place, organization, or thing.
呼称koshō: A name used to designate or address a person, group, place, or thing.

Definition in Japanese

通称や略称ではなく、公的に定められている物や事柄の名称。tsū shō ya ryaku shō de wa na ku kō teki ni sada me ra re te i ru mono ya koto gara no mei shō

Word origin

正式名称 (seishiki meishō) combines 正 (sei, "proper") + 式 (shiki, "form") with 名 (mei, "name") + 称 (shō, "designation").

Usage tips

  • A building can have a familiar name in conversation but a different official name on maps, signs, records, or event listings.

Opposites

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