Translation guide
A formal or symbolic endorsement indicating that something meets a certain standard or has been officially accepted.
To express that a product, service, or action has been formally approved by an authority or organization.
Literally 'with a sumi ink stamp', this is the most common and natural way to say 'seal of approval' in Japanese. It implies official or authoritative endorsement.
This product has the seal of approval from experts.
Literally 'to stamp a large drum-shaped seal', this idiomatic phrase means to give a strong guarantee or endorsement. Often used when someone confidently vouches for something.
He gave this restaurant his seal of approval, so it's definitely good.
Formal term for official approval or authorization, often used in legal, governmental, or business contexts. It is a noun and can be used with する.
This drug has not yet received the seal of approval from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
General term for approval or recognition. It can be used in many contexts, from official to personal, and is often seen in business settings.
The project got the department head's seal of approval.
To indicate that someone personally approves of or recommends something, often in a casual or social context.
Means 'recommendation'. It is the most natural way to express personal approval or endorsement in everyday conversation.
This is my seal of approval café (my recommended café).
Slang term meaning 'top recommendation' or 'favorite'. It implies strong personal endorsement, often used in entertainment or pop culture.
To refer to the physical stamp or seal itself that signifies approval.
Literally 'approval seal', this refers to the physical stamp used to indicate approval in documents.
Please stamp the seal of approval on the document.
Both mean 'seal of approval', but お墨付き emphasizes the authority or official nature of the endorsement, while 太鼓判を押す emphasizes the confidence and guarantee behind the endorsement. 太鼓判 is more colloquial and vivid.
This restaurant has the Michelin seal of approval.
If he gives it his seal of approval, it's fine.
Avoid directly translating 'seal of approval' as 承認の印 or similar, as it sounds unnatural. Use the idiomatic phrases above instead.
This song has my seal of approval (it's my top pick).