Translation guide
The act of pressing a mark or pattern onto a surface, or the act of bringing the foot down heavily. This guide covers both the physical action and the resulting impression.
To press a design, seal, or mark onto paper, fabric, or another surface using a stamp or similar tool.
Formal term for affixing a seal or stamp, often used in official contexts like documents.
To strike the ground or floor forcefully with the foot, often to show emotion, keep warm, or flatten something.
押印 and 捺印 are formal terms for stamping with a seal, often used interchangeably. 捺印 is more specifically associated with hanko. スタンプを押す is the casual, everyday phrase for using any kind of stamp (rubber stamp, self-inking stamp). Use スタンプを押す for loyalty cards, event stamps, etc.
The English word 'stamp' can also mean a postage stamp (切手, きって). This entry is about the action of stamping, not the object. For postage stamps, use 切手.
契約書に押印してください。
Please stamp the contract.
Similar to 押印, specifically refers to stamping with a seal (hanko). Common in legal and business settings.
ここに捺印をお願いします。
Please stamp here.
General phrase for using a rubber stamp or self-inking stamp, such as at a store or on a loyalty card.
ポイントカードにスタンプを押してもらえますか？
Can I get my loyalty card stamped?
Specifically refers to stamping with a personal name seal (hanko). Very common in daily life for receipts, approvals, etc.
領収書に判子を押してください。
Please stamp the receipt.
Refers to engraving or embossing a mark, often on metal or hard surfaces. Also used for hallmarking.
指輪に刻印が入っています。
The ring has a stamp (engraving) on it.
To stamp one's feet repeatedly, often to make noise, keep warm, or express frustration.
寒くて足を踏み鳴らした。
I stamped my feet because it was cold.
To stamp on something, often with the intent to crush, flatten, or show contempt.
彼は怒って帽子を踏みつけた。
He angrily stamped on his hat.
Descriptive phrase for a single heavy stomp, often used in narratives.
子供が足をドンと踏んで駄々をこねた。
The child stamped his foot and threw a tantrum.
To stamp down soil, snow, or material to make it firm and compact.
雪を踏み固めて道を作った。
We stamped down the snow to make a path.