署名
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Noun referring to a person's written name used for authentication. Can be used in phrases like 『署名する』 (shomei suru, 'to sign') as a suru-verb.
Theme
At a bank, User is opening a new account and needs to provide a signature. The bank clerk, Tanaka-san, is assisting with the paperwork.
署名
しょめい
signature
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of signing a 'sho' (like 'show') with your name. 'Sho' sounds like 署名 (shomei, 'signature') — you show your signature!
Cultural Note
In Japan, signatures are often used in formal documents, contracts, and official paperwork. Unlike in some cultures, handwritten signatures are common, and sometimes a personal seal called 『判子』 (hanko, 'stamp') is also used alongside signatures for authentication.
Forms
Base: 署名Noun referring to a person's written name used for authentication. Can be used in phrases like 『署名する』 (shomei suru, 'to sign') as a suru-verb.