手帳(てちょう)

てちょう
noun
notebook, planner
1. notebook, pocket diary, planner
A small book for writing notes, appointments, and schedules.
予定(よてい)を手帳(てちょう)に書(か)き込(こ)む。
I write down my schedule in my planner.
新(あたら)しい年(とし)の手帳(てちょう)を買(か)った。
I bought a new planner for the new year.
障害者(しょうがいしゃ)手帳(てちょう)を申請(しんせい)する。
I apply for a disability certificate.

手帳(てちょう) refers to small notebooks or official certificate booklets.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • スケジュール手帳(てちょう): schedule planner
  • システム手帳(てちょう): organizer, system planner
  • 障害者(しょうがいしゃ)手帳(てちょう): disability certificate
  • 母子(ぼし)手帳(てちょう): maternal and child health handbook
  • お薬(くすり)手帳(てちょう): medication record book

USAGE NOTE:
In Japan, 手帳(てちょう) also refers to official booklets issued by the government.

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Added 2026.1.14 9:33 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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