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.
署名入りの契約書を提出してください。
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.
サイン入りのボールをもらいました。
I received a signed ball.
Means 'already signed'. Often used in formal or administrative contexts.
署名済みの書類をスキャンして送ってください。
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.
契約書に署名してください。
Please sign the contract.
Casual and common. Can be used for signing documents or giving autographs.
ここにサインしてください。
Please sign here.
To write one's name (not necessarily a signature). Used in formal contexts like attendance sheets.
受付で記名してください。
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'.
彼女は手話ができます。
She can sign.
手話で会話する
to communicate in sign language