Lingakuはんこ
Frequency rank: – (for form ハンコ: 34,900. – 35,297.)
- seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chopword usually written using kana alonesee also 印鑑
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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This week I used my hanko so often that I can't remember how many times I've used it.
Seals are used like this in Japan, but abroad signatures are the rule.
In Japan you tend to use your personal seal, but actually a signature would often suffice.