スタンプ
すたんぷ
noun
stamp; sticker (messaging)
1.
stamp, rubber stamp
A rubber stamp or ink stamp used for marking documents, collecting at tourist spots, or as a children's toy.
スタンプを押す。
To press a stamp.
スタンプラリーに参加する。
To participate in a stamp rally.
駅でスタンプを集めるのが子どもの頃の楽しみだった。
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スタンプを送る。
To send a LINE sticker.
新しいスタンプを買った。
I bought new stickers.
返事に困ったときはスタンプで済ませることが多い。
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
- スタンプを送る: to send a sticker