noun
visitors' book; guest book
A book in which visitors or guests write their names, often used at formal events, exhibitions, or memorial services. Similar to 芳名録.
See also: 芳名録
受付で芳名帳に名前をお書きください。
Please write your name in the visitors' book at the reception desk.
葬儀の芳
I signed the guest book at the funeral.
Compound of 芳名 (ほうめい, 'honorable name') and 帳 (ちょう, 'book, register'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.