印鑑
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Base noun form. Refers to a personal or official seal used for authentication. Commonly used in phrases like 『印鑑を押す』 (inkan o osu, 'to stamp a seal').
Theme
At a local government office, User is applying for a document and needs to use a stamp. Yamada, a helpful clerk, assists with the process.
印鑑
いんかん
stamp, seal
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of an 'ink can' (印鑑 in-kan sounds like 'ink can') that you use to stamp official documents. 'Ink can' → 印鑑 (inkan, 'stamp, seal').
Cultural Note
『印鑑』 (inkan, 'stamp, seal') is essential in Japan for signing official documents, contracts, and bank transactions. Each person typically has a unique seal registered with the government, and using it carries legal weight similar to a signature in Western cultures.
Forms
Base: 印鑑Base noun form. Refers to a personal or official seal used for authentication. Commonly used in phrases like 『印鑑を押す』 (inkan o osu, 'to stamp a seal').