What kind of seals are needed to study, live and work in Japan? Japanese seals are indispensable necessities in life. Seals are an introduction to life in Japan. The following article is compiled by me. I hope it can help you. .

Some people say: As long as one lives in Japan, a person cannot do without a "seal" from the cradle to the grave.

In fact, this is not an exaggeration.

In Japan, seals are used not only in administrative procedures, but also in various trivial daily life such as various documents within the company, receiving mail from each household, reading and confirming documents at internal meetings, etc. All are indispensable necessities.

Japanese people like to use seals very much. Japanese seal specifications are generally round seals with a diameter of 9mm.

A seal is an essential item in Japanese life, and its function is equivalent to a signature.

You can even use the seal to withdraw money from the bank.

Before going to Japan to study, live or work, it is essential to prepare a suitable seal.

First let’s talk about the commonly used seal specifications in Japan.

Private seals are divided into three types according to their uses:

1. Recognition of seals (recognition of seals, very frequently used)

For daily use, it represents you Used when one admits something.

It is used almost every day in daily life such as work, and is equivalent to a signature. This kind of seal is enough, and a surname is enough, such as "Yamada".

There are very few ready-made seals with Chinese surnames for sale in Japan, and the price of customized seals in Japan is about 1,500-2,000 yen for atomic seals.

Including engraving and material fees.

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Size: Male 12mm

Female 10.5mm

Usage occasion: Daily use. Used for school attendance, signing for express delivery, mail, reading confirmation, etc.

Engraving content: surname. Traditional: Seal script, auspicious script

Simplified: ancient seal script, running script, official script, regular script

2. Real seal (official seal, moderately used)

Law Those that are valid are called "実 seal".

This kind of seal needs to be engraved with the full name and filed with the district office and other governments to obtain a registration number. It can be used when there are important events that require a personal "official seal".

For example, testifying in court, withdrawing large amounts of money from banks, etc.

Generally, Japanese people attach great importance to the "実 seal" and lock it in a safe without taking it out. Once lost, you need to report it as lost immediately because it can exercise all civil rights on your behalf. The engraving is typed vertically from right to left according to Japanese custom.

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Size: Male 15mm and above

Female 13.5mm and above

Usage occasions (formal occasions): Sign a work contract, buy insurance, rent, mobile phone cards, etc.

Engraving content: full name

When the simplified and traditional characters of the name are consistent: seal script, auspicious script, ancient seal script

When the name in simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese are different: use regular script, running script, or official script for simplified Chinese. (Same as passport)

3. Bank seal (used less frequently, can be replaced by real seal)

Bank seal cannot be atomic seal.

Because atomic seals are very easy to be counterfeited.

The bank seal can be engraved with the surname alone or the full name.

Fonts can also be slightly more complex.

It is recommended to use seal cutting style or ancient Japanese style.

The engraving fee for bank printing is relatively expensive, and the ordinary one costs about 5,000 yen.

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Size: Male 13.515mm

Female 1213.5mm

Usage occasions: Bank account opening and withdrawal

Engraving content: complete name, and must be difficult to copy. As for the shape, there is no limit.

When the simplified and traditional characters of the name are consistent: seal script, auspicious script, and ancient seal script

When the simplified and traditional characters of the name are inconsistent: regular script, running script, and official script are used for simplified characters. (Same as a passport)

In China, most people usually only have one stamp, which they use for any occasion.

In this regard, for security reasons, it is best to separate the identification seal and bank seal.

It is recommended to make two. One is used for less important occasions such as signing for things. You can carry it with you. It doesn’t matter if you lose it. The other one is used for important occasions such as opening a bank account. Keep it. Keep it safe at home.

Let’s talk about Japan’s seal culture

There are many opinions on the origin of seals. Some scholars believe that seals originally originated from the “emblem totem” used to ward off evil spirits during the ancient Babylonian civilization in BC. Engraving; there are also various theories that seals originated from "religion", "reproductive worship" or "labor tools".

However, there are more and more historical data proving that the birthplace of seals is in China.

Seals have been produced as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties in ancient my country.

In the Wei Shu (Chun Qiu Yun Dou Shu) and (Chun Qiu He Cheng Tu) compiled in the Han Dynasty, there are many records about the origin of seals.

(Chun Qiu Yun Dou Shu) is It is described like this:

"In the time of the Yellow Emperor, the Yellow Dragon was in the negative picture, and the one with the seal in it was written 'Heavenly King Fu Xi'"

The record in (Spring and Autumn Hecheng Picture) is even more It's so vivid:

"Yao was sitting in a boat with Taiwei Shun to watch. The phoenix was carrying a picture to teach Yao. The picture was made of red jade. It was three feet eight inches long and three inches thick. It had yellow jade and a white jade rope. It was sealed with two Duan, its seal is 'Tian Chi Emperor Fu Xi'"

Obviously limited by the level of productivity at that time, the above two theories attribute the origin of the seal to the creation and gift of the gods.

It is now generally accepted that the seal originated from the Yin Ruins oracle bone deeds and the bronze inscriptions.

Between the oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions and seals, from the production of materials to engraving. The expressions of calligraphy are inseparably linked.

"Yin" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions means pressing a person with his hands to make him kneel.

"Yin" has been used on weekends. The shape of a claw holding the joint indicates that "Yin" evolved from "Yi".

In the Zhou Dynasty, seals were collectively called Xi or Xi Jie.

Qin Dynasty. The system of substitute seals stipulates that only the emperor can be called a seal.

At this point, the seal has become a symbol of status and power. The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system, and the emperor was called a seal, and ordinary ministers were called seals, seals or seals. .

The continuous emergence of idle seals after the Tang and Song Dynasties can show that seals have gradually transformed into artistic appreciation.

Seals were introduced to Japan from China for a long time. It was used as a symbol of authority. In the Edo period of the 17th century, Japan's economy developed greatly, and commercial bills such as checks began to be widely used. At this time, seals also began to play a large role in commercial trade. Function.

Later, in the 6th year of Meiji (1873), the new Japanese government stipulated the seal system in the form of law, and since then, seals have been widely used by ordinary people in daily life. The seals affixed to prove that the parties confirm the contents of the document are collectively called "seals".

The act of affixing a seal is called "seal" or "seal", and the mark formed on the document is called "seal". "Photocopying" In Japan, contracts, government documents, and other documents that record the person's opinions and wishes must be stamped with a seal after being signed or printed, or signed on behalf of someone else, which is called a "signature." "Signature Seal" and "Name Seal" are mostly used in European and American societies. In Japan, it is customary to use "Signature Seal" or "Name Seal", and only signatures are rarely used.

Relevant laws such as the Civil Code and the Household Registration Law stipulate the use of seals for signatures;

The Post-dated Bill Law and the Check Law also stipulate the use of seals as a principle.

"Photocopying" has the dual function of confirming one's wishes and proving one's identity, that is, usually only the party concerned can seal the document if his or her wishes are recorded in the document;

On the contrary, if the document has Seal, it can be considered that the document reflects the wishes of the parties involved.

Therefore, the Civil Procedure Law stipulates that in civil trials, seals on contracts and other documents can be used as evidence, and it is considered that the person's wishes are recorded in the document.