Translation guide
A register mark (®) is a symbol indicating a registered trademark. In Japanese, it is referred to by its symbol or descriptive terms, and usage follows specific conventions.
Referring to the registered trademark symbol
The most direct and commonly understood term for the ® symbol, literally 'registered trademark mark'.
このロゴの横に登録商標マークが付いています。
There is a register mark next to this logo.
The symbol itself is universally recognized and often used directly in Japanese text, especially in branding and legal contexts.
Referring to the legal status or concept of a registered trademark
In Japanese, the ® symbol is typically placed after the trademarked name without a space, similar to English. However, in vertical writing, it may be rotated or placed differently depending on design.
While 'マーク' is used in '登録商標マーク', simply saying '登録マーク' is not standard and may cause confusion. Stick to the established terms.
製品名の後に®を付けてください。
Please add the ® symbol after the product name.
A katakana rendering of 'R mark', commonly used in spoken Japanese or informal writing.
このパッケージにはアールマークが印刷されています。
The R mark is printed on this package.
A more formal or technical term, literally 'registered trademark symbol', used in legal or academic contexts.
契約書では登録商標記号の使用が義務付けられています。
The use of the registered trademark symbol is required in the contract.
The standard term for a registered trademark. Often used in legal and business contexts.
このブランド名は登録商標です。
This brand name is a registered trademark.