Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'nameplate' can refer to several distinct physical objects. The most common equivalents are 表札 (hyōsatsu) for a nameplate on a house gate or door, and 名札 (nafuda) for a name tag or badge worn on clothing. Other terms exist for nameplates on desks, doors, or products.
A plate on a house, gate, or apartment door showing the resident's family name.
The standard term for a nameplate displayed at the entrance of a house or apartment, typically showing the family name.
I got a new nameplate for the house.
The nameplate on this house says 'Tanaka'.
A tag or badge worn on clothing, often at events, workplaces, or schools, showing a person's name.
The most common word for a name tag or badge worn on the chest, used in schools, offices, and events.
Please wear a name tag at the conference.
I sewed a name tag onto my child's clothes.
A loanword from English, often used for nameplates on desks, doors, or as badges in professional settings.
A plate on a desk or office door indicating a person's name and often title.
A plate on a product, machine, or vehicle showing the brand, model, or specifications.
Refers to a nameplate or data plate on machinery, equipment, or vehicles, often containing technical information.
The serial number is engraved on the machine's nameplate.
Can also be used for product nameplates, especially in consumer goods.
I have a nameplate on my desk.
部屋のドアに表札を付けました。
I put a nameplate on my room door.
This product's nameplate has a logo on it.