シャチハタ

しゃちはた

noun

self-inking stamp; pre-inked name stamp

1. self-inking stamp; pre-inked name stamp

A type of stamp with built-in ink that doesn't require a separate ink pad. Originally a brand name (Shachihata Inc.), now commonly used as a generic term for self-inking stamps.

シャチハタは使(つか)えません。

Self-inking stamps are not accepted.

宅配便(たくはいびん)の受(う)け取(と)りにシャチハタを使(つか)った。

I used a self-inking stamp to receive the delivery.

正式(せいしき)な書類(しょるい)にはシャチハタではなく印鑑(いんかん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

Official documents require a registered seal, not a self-inking stamp.

Usage

シャチハタ (originally a brand name) is widely used in Japan for everyday purposes like receiving packages. However, it is typically not accepted for official documents, contracts, or banking because the impressions are not unique.

Common collocations

シャチハタ不可(ふか) (self-inking stamps not accepted)
シャチハタで済(す)ます (to use a self-inking stamp)

Related words

印鑑(いんかん): registered seal
認印(みとめいん): personal seal for everyday use
実印(じついん): officially registered seal
朱肉(しゅにく): red ink pad

Writing

The company itself writes its name シヤチハタ, with a full-size ヤ; the generic word is usually written and pronounced シャチハタ.

Related Words

Related: 印鑑(いんかん) (registered seal)

Related: 認印(みとめいん) (personal seal for everyday use)

Related: 実印(じついん) (officially registered seal)

Related: 朱肉(しゅにく) (red ink pad)

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Added 2026.2.3 21:23 · Revised 2026.10.5 3:21

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