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.
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.
Append to the report (add text).
Attach the report (as a file).
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).
写真をメールに付けて送ったよ。
I sent the email with the photo attached.