JLPT · Level 59
45 words
Japanese word
記名
Pronunciation
Romajikimei
Meaning
- nounsignature
Example
申込書に記名が必要です。mōshi komi sho ni ki mei ga hitsu yō de su
A signature is required on the application form.
More examples
提出前に、書類への記名を確認してください。tei shutsu mae ni sho rui e no ki mei o kaku nin shi te ku da sa i
Please check the signature on the document before submitting it.
Core concept
Centers on recording a person's name on a form as an official mark of identity or consent.
Common phrases
記名を求めるki mei o moto me ru
request a signature
記名欄ki mei ran
signature field
記名押印ki mei ō in
signature and seal
Similar words
署名shomei: A name written by the person concerned to validate a document or agreement.
自署jisho: A person's own handwritten name placed on a document to confirm identity or consent.
サインsain: A written name or mark used to identify a person or show agreement.
Definition in Japanese
書類や名簿などに本人の氏名を記すこと。sho rui ya mei bo na do ni hon nin no shi mei o shiru su ko to
Word origin
記名 (kimei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 記 (ki, "record") and 名 (mei, "name"), referring to recording a name on a document.
Usage tips
- In Japanese paperwork, 記名 (kimei) identifies the person by name, while a separate instruction may require a handwritten signature or a seal.
Opposites
- 無記名mukimeianonymousnoun
Related words
- 記名するkimeisurusignverb
- 記名者kimeishasignatorynoun