Translation guide
The English phrase "assumed name" refers to a name used instead of one's real name, often for privacy, business, or creative purposes. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 偽名 (gimei), but other terms like 仮名 (kamei) or 芸名 (geimei) are used depending on context. This guide helps learners choose the right expression.
To refer to a name used to conceal one's true identity, often for deceptive or privacy reasons.
The standard word for a false name used to hide one's identity. It can be used in both formal and casual contexts.
He checked into the hotel under an assumed name.
A common verb phrase meaning 'to use an assumed name.'
The criminal was on the run using an assumed name.
A more formal or literary term for an alias or changed name. Often used in legal or historical contexts.
He published the novel under an assumed name.
To refer to a name used temporarily or for convenience, without intent to deceive.
A provisional or temporary name, often used in formal settings like contracts or registrations when the real name is not yet available.
I signed the contract under a provisional name.
A more casual phrase meaning 'temporary name.' Suitable for everyday conversation.
Please make the reservation under a temporary name.
To refer to a name used by performers, artists, or professionals instead of their legal name.
To refer to a name used by writers instead of their real name.
偽名 (gimei) implies deception or hiding identity. 仮名 (kamei) is a temporary name without negative connotation. 芸名 (geimei) is specifically for performers. Choose based on intent.
Using an assumed name is a crime.
Is it okay to register under a temporary name?
His stage name is more famous than his real name.
Avoid directly translating 'assumed name' as 想定された名前 (soutei sareta namae) or 仮定された名前 (katei sareta namae). These sound unnatural and are not used.
Checked in under an assumed name. (unnatural)
彼女は源氏名で呼ばれていた。
She was called by her professional name.
I write my blog under a pen name.