Translation guide
How to refer to someone's formal or official name in Japanese, depending on context.
The name as it appears on official documents, as opposed to a nickname or alias.
Most common word for 'real name' or 'legal name', used in contrast to a stage name, pen name, or nickname.
His formal name is Taro Tanaka.
Specifically the name registered in the family register (koseki). Very formal and legalistic.
The complete name, including given name and family name, often in formal settings.
Standard term for 'full name' (family name + given name) on forms and official documents.
Please write your full name here.
Also means full name, but can sometimes emphasize the distinction between family name (姓) and given name (名).
The official title of a company, institution, product, or event.
本名 (real name) is used when contrasting with a false name or alias. 氏名 (full name) is used on official documents. 名前 (name) is the general, everyday word and can refer to given name only or full name depending on context.
Please tell me your real name, not your stage name.
The direct loanword 'フォーマルネーム' is not used in Japanese. Use the terms above depending on the nuance.
Formal term for 'official name', often used for organizations, products, or in bureaucratic contexts.
Please write your formal name on this document.
There are cases where the legal name and the commonly used name differ.
姓名の順序は国によって異なります。
The order of the formal name differs by country.
The formal name of the product is too long to remember.