判子
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Base noun form. Refers to a personal or official seal used in place of a signature in Japan. Often made of wood, stone, or plastic, and stamped with red ink called 『朱肉』 (shuniku, 'ink pad').
Theme
At a government office, User is applying for a document with their supervisor Mr. Tanaka, who is explaining the required steps.
判子
はんこ
seal (used for signature)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'pan' with a 'ko' (child) stamping a seal on it — 'Pan-ko' → 判子 (hanko, 'seal').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『判子』 (hanko, 'seal') is essential for official documents, contracts, and banking, often used instead of signatures. Personal seals are registered and come in various types like 『実印』 (jitsuin, 'registered seal') and 『認印』 (mitomein, 'acknowledgment seal').
Forms
Base: 判子Base noun form. Refers to a personal or official seal used in place of a signature in Japan. Often made of wood, stone, or plastic, and stamped with red ink called 『朱肉』 (shuniku, 'ink pad').