Translation guide
How to express that something has been signed, or to describe the act of signing, in Japanese.
Describing a document, contract, or item that bears a signature.
Literally 'with a signature'. Used for documents, books, etc. that have been signed.
Please submit the signed contract.
Used for items signed by a celebrity or athlete, like autographs. 'サイン' often implies a signature for fans.
I received a signed ball.
Means 'already signed'. Often used in formal or administrative contexts.
Please scan and send the signed documents.
Expressing the action of writing one's signature.
The standard verb for 'to sign' a document. Formal and widely used.
Please sign the contract.
Casual and common. Can be used for signing documents or giving autographs.
Please sign here.
To write one's name (not necessarily a signature). Used in formal contexts like attendance sheets.
Please sign in at the reception.
Indicating who signed something.
Referring to communication using sign language.
The general term for sign language. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to sign'.
She can sign.
to communicate in sign language