Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'nameplate' can refer to several distinct physical objects. The most common equivalents are 表札 (hyōsatsu) for a nameplate on a house gate or door, and 名札 (nafuda) for a name tag or badge worn on clothing. Other terms exist for nameplates on desks, doors, or products.
A plate on a house, gate, or apartment door showing the resident's family name.
The standard term for a nameplate displayed at the entrance of a house or apartment, typically showing the family name.
表札を新しくしました。
I got a new nameplate for the house.
この家の表札には「田中」と書いてあります。
The nameplate on this house says 'Tanaka'.
A tag or badge worn on clothing, often at events, workplaces, or schools, showing a person's name.
The most common word for a name tag or badge worn on the chest, used in schools, offices, and events.
会議では名札を付けてください。
Please wear a name tag at the conference.
子供の服に名札を縫い付けました。
I sewed a name tag onto my child's clothes.
A plate on a desk or office door indicating a person's name and often title.
Commonly used for nameplates on office desks or doors, especially in business environments.
新しいネームプレートをドアに取り付けました。
I attached a new nameplate to the door.
While primarily for house entrances, it can sometimes refer to nameplates on doors in residential contexts.
A plate on a product, machine, or vehicle showing the brand, model, or specifications.
Refers to a nameplate or data plate on machinery, equipment, or vehicles, often containing technical information.
機械の銘板に製造番号が刻印されています。
The serial number is engraved on the machine's nameplate.
A loanword from English, often used for nameplates on desks, doors, or as badges in professional settings.
デスクにネームプレートを置いています。
I have a nameplate on my desk.
部屋のドアに表札を付けました。
I put a nameplate on my room door.
Can also be used for product nameplates, especially in consumer goods.
この製品のネームプレートにはロゴが入っています。
This product's nameplate has a logo on it.