Translation guide
The English verb 'append' means to add something to the end of a document, text, or data structure. In Japanese, the most natural translation depends on the context: adding text to a document, attaching a file, or appending data in computing. This guide covers common ways to express this concept.
The speaker wants to express adding supplementary text, notes, or clauses to the end of a written work.
Literally 'add writing'. Commonly used for appending notes, postscripts, or additional information to documents.
I appended a new clause to the contract.
A general verb meaning 'to add' or 'to append'. Can be used for adding text or other elements.
I appended a bibliography at the end of the report.
Formal term for appending a note or annotation. Often used in official documents.
I appended notes to the application form.
The speaker wants to express adding a file as an attachment to an electronic message.
The speaker is referring to adding data to the end of a file, string, or data structure in a technical context.
The speaker wants to express adding a signature, seal, or endorsement to the end of a document.
Literally 'attach a signature'. Used when appending a signature to a document.
Please append your signature to the contract.
追記 (tsuiki) is for adding text or notes within a document, while 添付 (tenpu) is for attaching separate files. Do not use 添付 for appending paragraphs.
The English verb 'append' is often translated as 追加する (tsuika suru) in computing, but in everyday contexts, more specific verbs like 追記する or 添付する are preferred. Using 追加する for attaching a file sounds unnatural.
Add a file to an email (unnatural, sounds like adding to a list).
I sent the email with the photo attached.