Translation guide
The English word 'registered' can refer to official record-keeping, certified mail, or being formally enrolled. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
To say that something or someone is officially entered into a list, database, or system.
The most common and neutral way to say 'registered' for accounts, memberships, products, etc. It literally means 'registration completed'.
This product is registered.
The past tense of 'to register', used when emphasizing the action of registering. More verb-like than 登録済み.
I registered as a member yesterday.
Used specifically for legal or corporate registrations, such as real estate or company registration.
This company is registered.
Referring to mail that is recorded and tracked, often requiring a signature.
To say that someone is officially signed up for a class, school, or program.
Do not use 'レジスタード' (rejisutādo) as a direct loanword; it is not natural Japanese. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
A cheaper, simpler version of registered mail with basic tracking but no compensation for loss.
I'll send it by simplified registered mail.
Many students are registered for that class.