JLPT N4Words

印鑑

Readingいんかんinkan

Meaning
名前を彫った、書類に押す道具
Explanation
「印鑑(いんかん)」is a tool with your name carved on it that you stamp on documents; it is also called「はんこ」. It is sometimes required for procedures at government offices or banks, and it is distinguished from a「サイン(署名)」(signature), where you write your name by hand. Example:「印鑑を忘れたので、手続きができませんでした」(I forgot my seal, so I could not complete the procedure).
Original Japanese explanation

「印鑑(いんかん)」は、名前を彫って書類に押す道具で、「はんこ」とも言います。役所や銀行の手続きで必要なことがあり、名前を手で書く「サイン(署名)」とは区別されます。例:印鑑を忘れたので、手続きができませんでした。

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