スタンプ

すたんぷ
noun
stamp; sticker (messaging)
communication
1. stamp, rubber stamp
A rubber stamp or ink stamp used for marking documents, collecting at tourist spots, or as a children's toy.
スタンプを押(お)す。
To press a stamp.
スタンプラリーに参加(さんか)する。
To participate in a stamp rally.
駅(えき)でスタンプを集(あつ)めるのが子(こ)どもの頃(ころ)の楽(たの)しみだった。
Collecting stamps at train stations was one of my childhood pleasures.
2. sticker (in messaging apps)
An illustrated image or animated graphic sent in messaging apps like LINE. Larger and more expressive than emoji, stickers are a major feature of Japanese mobile communication.
LINEスタンプを送(おく)る。
To send a LINE sticker.
新(あたら)しいスタンプを買(か)った。
I bought new stickers.
返事(へんじ)に困(こま)ったときはスタンプで済(す)ませることが多(おお)い。
When I'm not sure how to reply, I often just send a sticker instead.

Stamp rally

スタンプラリー is a popular activity in Japan where participants visit multiple locations (stations, tourist spots, shops) to collect stamps on a card. Completing all stamps often earns a prize.

Line stickers

LINE stickers (LINEスタンプ) are a distinctive feature of Japanese mobile culture. Users can purchase or download free sticker sets featuring characters, celebrities, or original designs. Sending stickers instead of text is very common in casual conversation.

Common collocations

  • スタンプを押(お)す: to press/stamp a stamp
  • スタンプラリー: stamp rally
  • LINEスタンプ: LINE sticker
  • スタンプを送(おく)る: to send a sticker

Related Words

Compare: 顔文字(かおもじ) (kaomoji)
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Added 2026.2.17 22:40 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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