タグ付(づ)け

たぐづけ
noun
tagging; adding tags
technology
1. tagging, adding tags
The act of tagging someone in a social media post or photo, or adding category tags to content for organization. Widely used in the context of Instagram, Twitter/X, and other platforms.
写真(しゃしん)にタグ付(づ)けする。
To tag someone in a photo.
勝手(かって)にタグ付(づ)けしないでほしい。
I wish you wouldn't tag me without asking.
When I tagged the shop's account on Instagram and posted, they reposted it.

タグ付(づ)け refers to tagging — linking someone's account in a social media post or photo, or adding category labels to content.

Forms

タグ (from English "tag") + 付(づ)け (attaching). Used with する: タグ付(づ)けする.

Common patterns

  • タグ付(づ)けする (to tag someone/something)
  • 勝手(かって)にタグ付(づ)けする (to tag without permission)
  • タグ付(づ)けされる (to be tagged)

Related words

Usage

Primarily a social media term. Etiquette around tagging (especially tagging without permission) is a common topic of online discussion.